Blood sugar reading spiking after waking up...I just started using Freestlyle Libre 3. Both days so far had a reading in the 90s upon waking up just before getting out of bed. After getting up, showering...reactions5repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
How to Pick a Plant-Based Burger That's Right for You...It's time to reinvent the way we burger! Whether it's a tasty dinner, outdoor barbecue, or Sunday football feast, plant-based burgers are a simple trade that can satisfy your tastebuds...reactions5comments
Experiences of CGM devices...Hi everyone, I'm on the lookout for feedback on the latest CGM devices hitting the market. I've heard about new offerings from Roche, Sibionics, and Sinocare and am curious if...reactions8repliesGlucose Meters & MonitorsBlood Sugar ManagementResearch & Clinical Trials
How to Recognize Red Flags in Diabetes Care...Living with type 2 diabetes very often gets a bad reputation! From people commenting, "Oh, you should just lose weight," to "You are lazy and have an unhealthy diet," I...reactionscomments
Metforman...Has anyone had a problem with very weak leg muscles or falls while on metforman?...reactions5repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Share your experience: Take our In America survey and tell us the impact of Type 2 Diabetes. ...The In America survey is now closed To better understand the patient experience and realities of type 2 diabetes, we are fielding our In America survey. By taking this anonymous...reactionsreplies
How Time in Range Changed My View of Diabetes...We all have heard of A1C and how it reports an overall average of glucose levels for the past 3 months. But have you heard of time in range (TIR)...reactions17comments
Is It Time to Revamp Your Diabetes Management?...Something is refreshing about a new calendar year, a chance to let go of the old and embrace the new. The new year is a natural period to reevaluate how...reactionscomments
Diabetic Cardiomyopathy...I am a long term diabetic having been diagnosed in summer of 1997. I began seeing a cardiologist in 2021 for frequent PVC's which resulted in an effective heart rate...reactions3repliesComplications
How Can I Manage Sugar Cravings?...I need some help. I work in an office that people bring in sugar all the time, candy, donuts, other treats. I am so addicted to sugar that I struggle...reactions13repliesBlood Sugar ManagementCopingSupport
Tips for diabetic OTR Truck Drivers...Seeking healthy meal ideas and snacks for my husband who is an OTR Truck Driver and a T2D. We have hit a road block with managing his BS levels while...reactions4repliesBlood Sugar Management
Accidently injected wrong insulin...Tool the short acting insulin accidently instead of last long insulin I take at night what do I do? How long do I wait before taking the correct one...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Easy Tuna and Bell Pepper Snack Poppers...Are you in need of some new fresh snack ideas? These easy tuna fish and bell pepper poppers are great to serve as appetizers or to prepare for a filling...reactions1comment
I don’t understand why I wasn’t diagnosed with diabetes? ...I have had Prediabetes for 6 years. My a1c last November was 6.0. I go to Kaiser and they don’t use fasting glucose. I had an a1c of 6.5 in...reactions3repliesDiagnosisA1c
Farxiga alternatives or next option...My mother has been on Farxiga for 10 years in combination with Janumet. She has gotten to where I believe they want her to switch medications and she seems resistant...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Is Medicare still paying for Freestyle sensors...Hi, My wife, who has Medicare and Blue Cross, was getting her freestyle lite sensors through CVS Caremark. But Caremark is now telling her that as of Jan. 1 Medicare...reactions2repliesCost
Type 2 Diabetes Diet for Vegetarians...My name is Suzy and I was diagnosed with Type 2 in 2015. I’ve been on 2,000 mg metformin since then. I’m 62 years old. I had a hemorrhagic stroke...reactions6comments
Prediabetic 5 years but getting worse healthwise...Hi currently under review by my gp as getting lots of diabetic symptoms. Been prediabetic scince 2018 after having daughter, I'm 44 now BTW was 38 at the time. I...reactions2repliesPrediabetes
Retinopathy Questions...Hi everyone- I (25F) had my first eye exam after being diagnosed in September. The doctor said I have some mild retinopathy which makes him wonder how long I’ve actually...reactions3repliesComplicationsNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Your Go-to Guide for Managing Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)...Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is considered a blood sugar less than 70mg/dL or below. It's important to have a plan in place so you...reactions1comment
