Hey All,
So a close family member has type 2 diabetes and now his kidneys are only functioning at 30%. Do you know of any diet interventions he can take that might help him avoid dialysis ? I am not sure if Dr. Neal Barnard's program can still help him at this point. He is in Columbus, Ohio. Any doctors or specialist, as well, in the area to refer him too would be much appreciated also. Right now, doctors are telling him that in 2 years he will have to go on dialysis. In addition, my boss' friend found a kidney donor on craig's list. Any ideas how to find him a donor as well with social media, websites, etc, if it comes to the route. thank you
posted by TRUELOTUS
on Apr 16, 2013 -
18 answers
Dear Interlocutors from Ask MetaFilter,
Please help me understand if the sequence of the steps I figure out to transfer my son Edoardo from a private school in New York State to the New York City public school system is correct. Unfortunately the staff of the High School Enrollment Office is very laconic.
1) I have Edoardo's current school complete the "Out of City Request Form"
2) I fax the HS Enrollment Office 2 documents as a proof we are residents in New York City
3) I enter my high school choices in priority order on my "Round 2 and New Schools Choice Form". My question is: where may I find this form?
4) I return the completed and signed "Round 2 and New Schools Choice Form" to my guidance counselor. Here my question is: who is my guidance counselor?
Best,
teebay
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posted by teebay
on Jan 24, 2013 -
5 answers
iPad 2 apps for 86yo grandmother? It's her birthday, and my dad got her an iPad 2 - what apps/set up would you suggest?
She uses her computer primarily for email, but doesn't get back to the room it is in often anymore. My dad has already set up her email and downloaded a book for her - what apps would you suggest? We're hoping she can easily learn to use it, and it will help alleviate her boredom.
She does not use Facebook, or any social networking.
posted by needlegrrl
on Jun 4, 2012 -
17 answers
Can anyone explain to me why used iPad 2s are selling like hotcakes on eBay for as much as $285 including shipping, when you can buy a new one, shipping included, for $300?
posted by markcmyers
on Mar 15, 2012 -
16 answers
What should I do with my old SD Tivo Series 2 box now that I've gone to HD DirecTV? I miss pyTivoX!
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posted by Ergolad
on Jan 31, 2012 -
4 answers
Does it make any difference what kind of hard drive I buy to put in an external USB 2.0 enclosure in terms of transfer speed?
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posted by GuyZero
on Oct 17, 2011 -
4 answers
Looking for a cover/case for Ipad 2. Wondering a.) what's actually available for purchase now (been seeing a lot of preorder pages) and b.) what people are liking.
posted by dearleader
on May 4, 2011 -
10 answers
Old Sci Fi Movie Filter: Movie was seen on tv, at least 15 years ago, set on a planet with 2 suns, but the movie was shot with lots of dark atmospheric feeling. A group of young people (at an orphanage?) are reaching puberty, which means they aren't supposed to be able to morph into other creatures any more, but one young man continues to change, possibly into a crow-like figure.
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posted by kestralwing
on Mar 26, 2011 -
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iPad 2 purchase in London: the iPad 2 is coming out here on Friday 25 March. I would like to get one before I leave London the following week. Can you offer me any advice on the best plan to get hold of one (also, it's for Mrs HopStop and thus, must be white which will probably make it a wee bit harder).
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posted by HopStopDon'tShop
on Mar 23, 2011 -
12 answers
i just installed a new video caRD vn240gtmd1g and its workin and stuff but now i cant move the cursor in starcraft 2 everything else worlks fine i dont know what to do can anyone help?
posted by quseio
on Sep 28, 2010 -
7 answers
i want to copy the starcraft 2 voice mp3s esp tychus in the odin but the sc2 file is one big file i cant open i would appreciate any help i could record it during gameplay i guess but it wouldnt b quite as good
posted by quseio
on Sep 20, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm looking for a World War 2 essay that may be titled "Missing the War", which is about the difference in perception between how the Second World War was portrayed in the media and how it was for the soldiers involved.
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posted by codacorolla
on Nov 8, 2009 -
7 answers
Looking for a site aggregating a series of "2 slightly different pictures of the same subject animated in a loop".
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posted by bru
on Nov 4, 2009 -
6 answers
What do I do with several Apple IIs (and a Commodore, and maybe a few other "vintage" comptuers) that I have?
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posted by niles
on Oct 1, 2009 -
19 answers
I just finished reading Hunting Eichmann and am wondering if any MeFites could recommend any other popular nonfiction books on Nazi Germany, Hitler, war criminals, etc. I don't do huge tomes well (400 pages or less!). The only other books I have read are MAUS and Explaining Hitler. Thanks for your input. So much out there...don't know where to begin. Probably the more well known the better as they may be available at my library.
posted by snap_dragon
on Jun 28, 2009 -
17 answers
Help me understand Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Wikipedia has a
confusing chart that seems to indicate matching processor to the RAM is more important than the actual specs of the RAM or processor.
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posted by brenton
on Apr 8, 2009 -
15 answers
Back when I was in Elementary school around 1969 our teacher read a book aloud to the class that I remember as being kind of fantasy and kind of spooky. The plot was something about a sister and brother who were latch-key kids. I think the sister wore the house key around her neck on a green ribbon. Anyway, somehow they were "kidnapped" by an old person and and ended up on an island where the people never got older. I believe a closet was involved too THe way the people stayed young had something to do with the kids not being abled to leave. If someone knows the name of this book it would be great. Thanks.
posted by pjlalala
on Oct 30, 2008 -
8 answers
Recommend a birthday gift for 2-year-old twins, ships internationally and costs under $50... uh, please?
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posted by Chorus
on Jul 1, 2007 -
21 answers
In firefox 1.5 I could select a URL from the dropdown list in the location bar and it would act as a link and take me to that site. In firefox 2. I have to hit the GO button or hit enter after selecting the desired URL. I want the old way back! Is it possible? Oh yeah, windows xp is the system.
posted by ashbury
on Jun 4, 2007 -
12 answers
Japan/ese-ophiles: Help me find out more about this WWII-era phenomenon in propaganda in Japan.
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posted by Lockeownzj00
on Mar 14, 2007 -
3 answers
Is there a way to retrieve the old files I have saved on 5.25" Apple IIc floppy disks?
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posted by zooropa
on Oct 25, 2006 -
4 answers
Did Steve Irwin do a series of shows exporing World War 2 battle sites?
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posted by Jesco
on Oct 1, 2006 -
8 answers
I am 33 years old and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about two years ago, with an initial blood sugar reading of 350. Currently, I have it under control with the help of Metformin, Glipizide, and Avandia.....I have also have now been in a monogamous new relationship with my girlfriend for about 2 months ......My dilemna...
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posted by TwilightKid
on Jul 5, 2006 -
7 answers
What is the shelf life of the gasoline/oil mix that is used in 2 stroke engines? I use my chain saw 2-3 times a year and mixing fresh gas/oil mix every time is both wasteful and creates a disposal problem. How often should the gasoline in my emergency generator be changed?
posted by Raybun
on Feb 19, 2006 -
5 answers
I'm looking into buying Battlefield 2, for the multiplayer experience. Can anyone comment on the ability to accomodate the casual gamer? I've always been turned off by multiplayer games as it seems only a select few who play all day control the flow of the game. Is it easy to just pick up a quick game here and there?
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posted by geoff.
on Jul 25, 2005 -
6 answers
A USB 2.0 card reader is causing my Windows 2000 laptop to completely hang up. [mi]
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posted by alidarbac
on Aug 16, 2004 -
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