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...reactions16repliesMental HealthCoping
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...reactions9repliesFriends & FamilyCopingSupport
Weight Loss Insulin shots and DiabetesMy son is losing weight while taking insulin and earing same amt of food. Has anyone had this experience?...reactions1replyWeight ManagementInsulin
Why is my Blood sugar always high in the morning and go down after eating, it's so frustrating 😭reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
I always hear type 2 diabetes can be completely reversed. Is this really possible?reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Low blood sugarsWhat has been your lowest blood sugar? Recently I was in Spain and mine dropped to 21 during the early morning hours. Granted I have little memory of the experience...reactions17repliesBlood Sugar Management
Pre diabetes and calcium scoreGot 550 coronary calcium score plus diagnosed with prediabetes. Do I need to live a Spartan existence for the rest of my life?in order to reverse this?...reactions1replyPrediabetes
FeaturedHave you ever taken an injectable medication?Are you currently taking or have you taken an injectable medication for your type 2 diabetes before? What have your experiences been like? How long have you been using this...reactions29repliesInsulinTreatment