Eating Fats Hello, I’m prediabetic and I don’t currently own a device to track my BS. I’m doing lots of reading online and in books about this awful disease and I wonder...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Testing blood sugar after eatingPlease delete if not allowed. My endocrinologist wants me to make a list of what I eat in order to see if my diet is affecting my blood sugar. It...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Should I take the MedsIn May 2022 I had a mild stroke. While in a short hospital stay, my A1C was found to be 7.0. My Primary Care doc had me do quarterly blood...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesBlood Sugar Management
My wife’s glucose level is uncontrollableHello All, I am writing this regarding my wife. So my wife during the time she was pregnant with our son (second baby) developed gestational diabetes. After the baby was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementComplications
Type 2 Diabetes in the SummerWhat are you doing to prepare for summer as someone with diabetes? Do you pack an emergency preparedness kit with your diabetes necessities while traveling or in case of inclement...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementWeatherTravel
Feeling frustrated - looking for suggestionsIn April, my doctor upped my dosage of Rybelsus. Since then, I've felt *SO* much better. My eyesight has leveled out and isn't blurry. My fatigue has abated quite a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesA1cBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Glucose spike now 50-60% target when have been over 70% for 2 years I’m an 87 year old male Canadian with type 2 diabetes. I take jardiance and januvia I have been using the libre sensor for 2 years. I was taking 6...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
What do I eat?I’m so frustrated. I crave chocolate chip cookies 24/7…I’m 57 and very active. My digestive system doesn’t like a diabetic diet. If I eat too many carbs, of course I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementComplications
CGM use has highlighted problem with rising fasting blood sugars I've been a type 2 diabetic for over 20 years, 69 years old. Taking only oral meds. Started using the Freestyle Libre 2 prior to hand surgery in November as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & MonitorsMedications
Interesting observationI've had type 2 for several years now and use Ozempic. It has kept my A1c in check, but my pin prick numbers have never been extremely low. About a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management