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Which T2D symptom bothers you the most?

Living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be a constant struggle. Which of the many T2D symptoms or side effects bothers you the most?

  1. neuropathy

    1. We hear you, . Have you suffered from neuropathy long? Have you found any relief? Here is an article about managing neuropathy that might interest you: https://type2diabetes.com/living/options-neuropathy-pain. I hope you find something in the article you haven't tried that helps. Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)

  2. Thank you, that was very interesting..

    1. Glad you found this helpful! I hope that you are doing well. Let us know how you are making out. All the best, Lauren (Team member)

  3. I'm not sure if this is a symptom, or if it brings on T2, but it's the daytime sleepiness. It ruins any schedule I can put together, including work. I'm doing sleep studies to find out how I can manage it. It's debilitating.

    1. Hi . You are wise to get a sleep study. I hope you get some answers. Here is an article from our sister community for people with sleep disorders about excessive daytime sleepiness: https://narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net/living/idiopathic-hypersomnia-eds-tips. I hope it helps. Please check in and let us know what you find out, if you don't mind. I'll be thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)

  4. Hi everyone,
    I have daytime sleepiness too

    1. Hi . Excessive daytime sleepiness can be debilitating. Have you talked with your doctor about it? If all other potential causes have been ruled out, you might want to ask for a sleep study. Here is an article I shared with another member that might interest you: https://narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net/living/idiopathic-hypersomnia-eds-tips. I hope you get an evaluation and some relief. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)

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