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Old 03-11-2005, 03:38 AM  
babyboos
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Default Electrolyte solution

Quite possibly Emma Homemade electrolyte solution to prevent dehydration. Pedialyte contains dextrose (a sugar) and not really suitable for Type 1 therefore you may wish to make your own: The ingredients are: 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon low sodium salt, and 1/8 teaspoon regular salt added to 1 litre filtered water.



Vitamin E is essential for diabetics to prevent complications like diabetic neuropathy and cataracts.



Glipizide only works for Type 2 diabetes and may cause liver damage in a Type 1 diabetic hamster.



Oh and a tip to save some money is to cut your Diastix in half lengthways
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