Do I have to do medicine

Hi , thanks for your question! I hope others will be able to chime in to share their experiences as well. That must be really frustrating to not be able to get your numbers down after having good success. How long have you been living with diabetes? Over time, management plans may change and what used to work may no longer work. Some people may require medication, who didn't need to initially. However, I think it's important to be able to have a conversation with your doctor to determine what the right plan is for you and it may require some trial and error. If you have concerns about Trulicity, insulin, or any other medication, I would encourage you to speak with your doctor if you haven't already. If they don't seem to listen (I know you mentioned a new doctor), it might be worth it to find a new one, if you are able to. Because it is really important to have a good doctor that understands and listens to their patients.


You may also be interested in this article: https://type2diabetes.com/living/treatment-plan-disagreement.


Please keep us updated on how things go, if you feel comfortable doing so. Warmly, Minel (Team Member)

I have been doing good with watching what I eat, I gave up sugar and white flour and exercise daily. My numbers goes up and down between 5 and 7. My average is around 6. My doctor is not please with me because I cannot tolerate the medications. I've tried 3 different medication. She said I was borderline and she doesn't know what is happening with my organs. Should I be worried?

, I agree with about searching for diabetes educator or dietician to work with you re: diet. Are you using a regular glucometer to check your blood sugars? Ask you provider to prescribe a continuous glucose meter. Some providers have a professional version where they can monitor your blood sugar for 2 weeks. This will provide great information on where you are having elevations or low readings. With this information they can fine tune a treatment plan for you.


Your provider may be expressing concern because of underlying conditions that can occur without any symptoms. Blood sugars affect small blood vessels undetected by you. That is why periodic eye exams, blood work to check kidney function and cholesterol levels are needed. I don't want to add to your fear but my desire is to give you more understanding of why your provider may be concerned. Ask your provider or another member of your care team what areas are questionable and what changes you can make for improvement. Don't be afraid to ask questions to get a better understanding from your provider. Let me know what you find out. Trinette Stanford, Community moderator

Unfortunately, diabetes is one of those diseases that can create havoc in your body without any symptoms until it has cause irreversible complications. Ask your providers to explain what concerns them.


Uncontrolled blood sugars affect the blood vessels to the eyes, kidneys, heart, brain, and feet. Sometimes medication is needed as a preventative to avoid further damage and complications. You can be your own advocate by asking specific questions - i.e. am I showing any signs of kidney damage? Have you had a dilated eye exam to check the vessels behind the eye? Have you had your feet examined with testing of sensation and circulation? My position is to empower you with information so you can discuss your condition with your provider. These are areas that can have changes that are unnoticed by you. Let me know if this helps. Trinette Stanford, community moderator