SurprisedHELLO, I am 68 and two years ago dx with type two and Hashimoto thyroiditis. Very surprised because no one in my family has diabetes. I am still trying to...reactions4repliesSymptomsDiet & Nutrition
Would love to ditch Metformin!I am a 5'2" skinny 62 yr. old female T2 diabetic diagnosed 6 years ago. I've gone WFPlant based in hopes of improving but I still have trouble. What does...reactions5repliesMedications
Eating a healthy meal and doing some healthy exercisesMy name is anne and i am a type 2 diabetic i used to take my sister's dog for long walks and i would drink loads of water because i...reactions2repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Looking for a doctor that could help me get off medsI have been taking metformin for 30 years. I also was taking Felicity. I took myself off Felicity then the doctor said I was doing good so I didn’t need...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Screening for potential new treatmentsHi all what's your thoughts of screening babies to see if they are potentially going to be diabetic? I read in a blog that JDRF are already doing research. Is...reactions2repliesInsulinDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Diagnosed As Pre-Diabetic: How Do I Manage?Hi all, I'll try and keep this brief. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes a few months ago. Still in shock You could say. I've always taken such care of my...reactions119repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & NutritionPrediabetes
Were the financial costs of type 2 diabetes surprising to you?Managing type 2 diabetes can be expensive. Treatment, testing supplies, doctor's appointments, food, exercise equipment, and more can add up. Were the costs of diabetes management what you expected? Why...reactions22repliesCost
Diabetes and inflammatory markersDoes anyone know if diabetes (any type) can affect inflammatory markers in the blood, such as CRP/ESR? I have my CRP checked regularly for another health condition and it has...reactions11repliesSymptoms
Nutrition and HealthThis month we’re talking about how nutrition plays into type 2 diabetes management. This is a place to share your experiences with the impact of nutrition on your type 2...reactions12repliesDiet & Nutrition
Blood sugar reading spiking after waking upI just started using Freestlyle Libre 3. Both days so far had a reading in the 90s upon waking up just before getting out of bed. After getting up, showering...reactions5repliesGlucose Meters & MonitorsBlood Sugar Management