FeaturedSleep and Type 2 Diabetes DiscussionSome community members have spoken about how sleep may impact their diabetes management and how diabetes symptoms may also impact their sleep. Share your experiences below! How often does sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments97 repliesSleep
FeaturedFinger Pricks or CGM When it comes to checking your blood sugar levels, which way do you prefer: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) or Blood Glucose Monitors (BGM, aka finger pricks)?...Reactions0reactionsComments49 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
Active todayLog term type 2 Side EffectsI have had diabetes type 2 for over 20 yrs and not suffered any side effects but 4 years ago I started to get hot flushes with tingling fingers and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active yesterdayWhat Have You Eaten Today?This eating right thing is not easy. I need some suggestions for trying to live a healthy lifestyle. I have T2D, but just got diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. All...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesDiet & NutritionSupportTips & Advice
Active yesterdayChange of prescriptionsHi everyone! I recently had a change in my diabetes prescription, and I now have a lot of unused diabetic supplies (test strips, lancets, etc.) that I no longer need...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Active 3 days agoDiabetes medications and kidney damageFive weeks ago my doc doubled my Metformin to one 500mg tablet, ER formulation, at dinner. He started me on the lowest dose of Trulicity same time. One week ago...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesComplications
Active 3 days agoMedical BraceletI have a question.I have a medical alert bracelet but will be needing to get a new one. I've read on some Metformin directions to make sure if taking that...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Active 5 days agoWhat do you eat?It seems like most foods have carbs and I'm constantly hungry eating right. What do you eat regularly?...Reactions0reactionsComments110 repliesCoping
Active 7 days agoi am concerned with my t2 not on insulnhere are few of blood sugar levels i am thinking of asking the new dr to start me on insuln and do you think it will just long last or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesInsulinHealthcare Team
Trying to understand why the foods i eat take so long to register I just got diagnosed with t2. 65yo. Dr put me on metfrorum and glimepride along with long acting insulin. I have a bgm g7. I'm trying to learn how different...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
A1C droppingHi folks Ok so I have done absolutely nothing to change things, however, I have had several lows and readings under 170(9 Canada's). While this is awesome, I do not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management