How does getting sick affect your blood sugar?...Hi everyone, I'm curious to know whether anyone has noticed an impact of sickness/illness on their blood sugar levels? I finally caught...reactions5repliesBlood Sugar ManagementInsulinGlucose Meters & Monitors
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...reactions8repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedications
Lipitor...I wanted to see if anyone else with type 2 here takes lipitor and how it is for them. I got prescribed...reactions3repliesMedications
Decoding Food Labels: Navigating Confusion in Food Choices...I honestly do try to eat better. I'm not saying I'm always very good at it, but I try. Recently, I took...reactions4comments
Fiber Fact Sheet: 5 Reasons to Fill Up on Fiber...It's time to face the facts: people aren't getting enough fiber. The most recent data shows that the average adult in the...reactionscomments
CGM reads consistently too low....It’s a Dexcom. Would calibrating help?...reactions2repliesGlucose Meters & Monitors
Why Are Diabetes Medications Out Of Stock?...It seems that a few well-known diabetes medications are not in stock right now in several states. Are you having problems getting...reactions16repliesAwarenessMedications
Living With Diabetes With a Supportive Spouse...As soon as I heard the words, "You have type 2 diabetes," a chill ran through my body. Not only did I...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Stress and Type 2 Diabetes...If you are living with type 2 diabetes, then managing stress is a critical component of your diabetes management. Even if you...reactionscomments
Managing Alcohol Intake with Type 2 Diabetes: 5 Key Tips...It could be hard to imagine a good get-together without a drink or two. Alcohol is a common part of many social...reactionscomments
Seeing injection sites...Any other large chested women having trouble seeing injection sites? 😳...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Tempeh Coconut Curry Noodles...Recreate your favorite takeout menu selections with this Indian-inspired dish, tempeh coconut curry. Adding some spice to your life makes making flavorful...reactions7comments
Screening for potential new treatments...Hi all what's your thoughts of screening babies to see if they are potentially going to be diabetic? I read in a...reactions2repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamInsulin
Over-the-Counter CGM: A Turning Point in Diabetes Management?...Soon, in the U.S., folks will have access to an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). That means without a doctor's...reactions32comments
Post Shingles...I’ve stayed in good control with lifestyle & Berberine for years, but since my nasty Shingles bout, my numbers are WAY UP...reactions7repliesComplicationsBlood Sugar Management
Anxiety medication and antidepressants...Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 11 years ago and then anxiety and depression soon after my diabetes diagnosis...reactions1replyDepressionTips & Advice
My Diagnosis Journey...It was 5 years ago that I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic, due to lack of activity, as I have...reactions7comments
Lifestyle Adjustments With Diabetes...I feel like we have to all do our own research to figure out what works best for us. Diabetes Type 2...reactions5comments
Scrumptious Salmon Quesadilla...This salmon quesadilla is like a tuna melt with an upgrade! Salmon is a huge hit in our family. And with its...reactionscomments
Top Tips for Blood Sugar Management...Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be an overwhelming experience. Controlling your blood sugar levels is the most crucial among the...reactions4comments
