Fear of eating Hello, I'm a 12 year type 2 diabetic that over the last year really fell off the wagon. A1C IS 9.2 and even though I know I can get it...reactions1replyMental HealthBlood Sugar Management
Mental Health & Type 2 DiabetesHi! I don't know if anyone can help or not, but here's hoping. I've been diagnosed with T2D for about 3 years now. This past doctor's appt. did not go...reactions3repliesMental HealthDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
The emotional side of Type 2Did you all have good family support with your diabetes when first diagnosed? And was your doctor supportive when first diagnosed? When I was diagnosed I was overwhelmed with how...reactions2repliesMental Health
Awareness Being a Type2 definitely doesn’t get labeled as important. But sure gets labeled as lazy, overweight, and our fault that we have it!! I wish people and professionals would put...reactions13repliesAwareness
Prickly pear (nopal) for type 2 diabetesRecently, I bought some prickly pear cactus tea. I want to try it as a way to lower A1C and blood sugar readings. However, I can't find any guidance as...reactions4repliesBlood Sugar ManagementA1c
Blood test results Hello everybody I am new to the Forum. I took a fasting glucose test and I received a normal result of 81. However, the doctor found that I have sugar...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Anyone Using Ozempic?Hi! My doc is thinking at my next appointment he may switch me over to Ozempic and stop the Trulicity. What are your thoughts about Ozempic—easy to use? Better control?...reactions2repliesTreatment
Medications/InsulinMay I ask how meds people are on including insulin. It seems I need to take I take Janumet(Januvia and Metformin combined), Jardiance, Plus I take long acting and fast...reactions3repliesTreatment
sweetnerI have been a diabetic for 20 years. I am no longer in denial since I am insulin resistant. I am blessed to have a wife who monitors my Dexcom...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Jardiance Side EffectsFrom my experience, it appears to be critical to hydrate when taking Jardiance. Dehydration should be added as a side effect. And it's a serious side effect if not recognized....reactions3repliesSide EffectsTreatment