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
Sugar Defender...Has anyone heard of or tried Sugar Defender? Seems like there is a lot of AI generated advertising but no real testimonials....reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
My Path to Type 2 Diabetes Remission...I have been living with type 2 diabetes since I was diagnosed in 2017 with an A1C of 12.5. However, on November 1, 2023, my A1C results dropped to 6.2...reactions23comments
Diagnosed As Pre-Diabetic: How Do I Manage?...Hi all, I'll try and keep this brief. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes a few months ago. Still in shock You could say. I've always taken such care of my...reactions119repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & NutritionPrediabetes
Type 2 - A1C crept up again - disappointed and need encouragement!...Hi, new poster here. 55 year old F, I've been living with T2 for 6 or 7 years, controlling it with diet and Metformin. I know I had let my...reactions3repliesA1cCopingTips & AdviceBlood Sugar Management
Is sweating a complication of T2D...Hi everyone! I am new to the forum and I have some questions. So far the Dr. keeps telling me that I am pre-diabetic, but I check my sugar fairly...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar Management
Hi to all...I have been having high blood sugars for a while now i have to see thresa tommorow also been told i need a scan for Gallstones and pain under both...reactions1replyBlood Sugar ManagementCoping
Fresh Cilantro Chutney Sauce...There's nothing better than a delicious sauce to add flavor to your meal, especially one that includes refreshing cilantro! Chutney can be used as a dip, enjoyed with crackers or...reactionscomments
How Type 2 Diabetes Impacted My Social Life...I am not new to type 2 diabetes (T2D). It brought many twists and turns to my life. T2D did completely change my life, but not necessarily for the worst...reactionscomments
Exploring 5 Unique Protein-Packed Foods...When we talk about protein, we are not only talking about the most expensive part of the grocery trip but also the part of the meal that offers some significant...reactionscomments
Diabetes Prevention/Management...My father was diagnosed with Diabetes a few months ago and since then he's had to take certain steps in order to reduce the symptoms of diabetes and he's doing...reactions1replyBlood Sugar ManagementGestational DiabetesDiet & Nutrition
New Year, New Diabetes Management Goals...What are your diabetes management goals for this year? My goal: Eliminating stress by establishing personal boundaries. As a result of not setting boundaries and saying yes to everything last...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMental Health
Is this normal for fasting levels to change?...So yesterday the 30th I checked my fasting level after 8 hours and it was 102mg/dL and this morning thr 31st I checked it was 97mg/dL Could it be that...reactions3repliesAwarenessBlood Sugar Management
My Insurance will not appove Rybelsus, Ozempx, Mounjouri ...Because these meds are new and expensive my insurance won’t approve them. Has any one else had this problem?...reactions3repliesMedicationsCost
Living with Diabetes...I have learned to keep carbs at a low minimum, I eat meat, veggies, fruit mostly & have noticed a huge change in my levels, I have one slice of...reactions2comments
