What do you do for diabetic foot pain?I have severe and constant neuropathy in both of my feet. The pain at times is unbearable. What do you do to manage the pain? I want to walk and...reactions207repliesComplicationsTreatment
newbie - TYPE 2 for 20 years - looking for natural solutions to lower A1Con a mission to find best nutural solutions to lowering A1C -- I'l on Metformin and Jardiance, among other meds. Intrigued with the ALOX15 enzyme theory, and the Chromium/Cinnamon supplementation...reactions12replies
MetforminWas anyone nervous to start Metformin? And did you have side effects? I’m finding with a lot of stress, and trying to manage my diabetes with diet and excercise is...reactions23repliesBlood Sugar ManagementCopingMedications
warm winter diebetic mens socksLooking for recommendations for mens diebetic warm winter socks that are easy on and very warm. My feet are always cold and more so in the winter. Thanks...reactions8repliesTips & Advice
What tips do you have for managing stress over the holiday season?The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when managing life with type 2 diabetes. Share any helpful tips for managing holiday stress with fellow community members to support them...reactions16repliesCopingMental Health
I don't understand Metformin muchSo I am pre diabetic. My a1c was 6.2 I am on 500mg daily. I understand metformin makes the liver produce less sugar, the gi tract absorbs more sugar to...reactions9repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedications
Switched to Metformin Extended Release and my blood sugar is much higher?I was on regular Metformin twice a day. Just recently in the last 2 months really started getting serious with low carb. Within 2 weeks I got my fasting blood...reactions8repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedications
Husband's Responses to My Type 2 Diagnosis Have Hurt Me DeeplyHi. I was diagnosed with type 2 in August 2020. My husband's first action was to order a chocolate dessert at a restaurant and loudly look at me and ask...reactions9repliesCopingFriends & FamilySupport
Weight Loss Insulin shots and DiabetesMy son is losing weight while taking insulin and earing same amt of food. Has anyone had this experience?...reactions1replyInsulinWeight Management