Changing the way medicine approaches diabetes and metabolic syndromeHi, I'm a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in general practice. I'm often frustrated by the focus on the pharmaceutical side of medicine. In medical training the concept of diet and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiet & Nutrition
CurelinHas anyone ever tried Curelin and if so what are your thoughts...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Glucose numbers to aim forAfter having been diagnosed around 5 months ago and being put on Metformin, my numbers are steadily going down. However, I haven't properly spoken to a doctor since, and wasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Burning feetI have developed burning feet. I believe that I also have plantar fascitis. Does anyone have this? What can I do about it?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesComplications
Any chemists on here? Long post about med intoleranceI have been diagnosed with type 2 for a few years now and I would like to share my long story and ask advice. I started with Metformin ER twice...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesComplications
complicationsIf we manage our blood sugar in normal level... do we still get any complications?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesComplications
CGMMy insurance doesn’t cover a cgm because my pancreas levels are not low enough because I have type 2. However I’m a massage therapist and I can’t test on the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Keto DietSaw this in FaceBook. Was wondering if anyone has seen it and what their views are on it. I don't do it but know that some do and will. Thought...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Junk food?I've been told to try gluten free for two weeks and so I purchased a bag of Veggie Sticks made by CVS "Gold Emblem". They sure tasted good but my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & Nutrition
In shock after new diagnosis - how did you cope?My doctor told me just yesterday that I have T2D. It's put me in a tailspin and I feel overwhelmed by feelings of shame and dread. How did you cope...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingDiagnosis