Very high a1c...I had a very high A1c for the first time , dr wants me to diet and exercise which I am doing , in about a month I have not...reactions2replies
Carbs...I have learned a lot about how to control my carbs. This is helped a lot with my weight loss also....reactions6repliesBlood Sugar Management
Open-faced Turkey Reuben With Sauerkraut...Have you heard of the new craze for fermented foods? Many health professionals are touting the benefits of foods such as sauerkraut, miso, and even yogurt. So, what’s the big...reactionscomments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Impact Your Menstrual Cycle?...Hormones play an important role in type 2 diabetes. The body uses a hormone called insulin to help control the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin helps sugar move...reactionscomments
Mounjaro Side Effects: How Have Others Dealt With It?...I started Mounjaro 2.5 mg in August. Felt much better fairly quickly, lost a ton of weight. Noticed some stomach symptoms, but nothing that was a problem. Increased to 5mg...reactions23repliesMedicationsSide Effects
I Wasn't Surprised...I am a woman, 68 years old. Truly, I wasn't surprised when I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - PCOS when I...reactions7comments
Tricks for Overcoming Food Triggers...Let's set the scene. It's 10 PM on Sunday. You have 15 seconds before the next episode of your show begins, when you get a sudden urge to rush to...reactionscomments
Tips I have recevied from your Email's ...I have learned new recipes from your email's. I have lost 43 pounds and you can eat good food if you are type2D. Kathleen Riggens...reactionsrepliesAwarenessBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Repeated Sinus infections...I am wondering if anyone has frequent sinus infections? I have read that people with diabetes can experience these chronically. I have just started my 3rd infection since July....reactions1replyComplications
What Gave Me the Motivation to Manage My T2D?...I have to be honest; knowing I had prediabetes didn't compel me to make the necessary changes for my health. Even after the prediabetes progressed to type 2 diabetes, it...reactions5comments
Diabetes, Psoriasis, And Itchy Skin...We have these diseases that keep on giving. I have been having the worst itch ever. I am scratching holes in my skin. I spoke to my healthcare team, but...reactions4repliesComplicationsCopingSymptoms
What Happens When Your Doctor Doesn't Treat You For A Illiness? ...I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years ago. I was put on strong medication, but started having hallucinations and was taken off of it. But the thing is that...reactions17repliesAwarenessCopingMedications
Is There A Link Between Osteoarthritis And Type 2 Diabetes?...I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis. I have had diabetes for years but managed to keep it under control. I was even allowed to stop my medication for a few...reactions3repliesCopingAwarenessTips & Advice
Understanding relationship between diabetic related-health knowledge,psychosocial self-efficacy and diabetic control ...Survey link : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBPJDBL Hello. I am a doctoral learner under the direction of Dr John Bryan in the College of Doctoral Studies at Grand Canyon University. My name is...reactionsrepliesAwarenessBlood Sugar ManagementDiagnosis
No meds vs meds and insulin...I know of a few people who are off all meds and insulin and they say have been cured. That's not the case for me. I have proven many times...reactions1replyBlood Sugar ManagementInsulinMedications
5 Tips for a Successful Restaurant Outing With T2D...Dining out may go from delightful to stressful after a type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis. But there are a few ways to set yourself up for success. Here are some...reactions3comments
The availability of Ozempic in pharmacies is extremely low....Last year, my endocrinologist prescribed me Ozempic (by the way, I'm satisfied with the result, but after increasing the dose, I started having diarrhea), in recent months I have faced...reactions1replyCostWeight ManagementMedications
Semaglutide: A Game-Changer for My Personal Diabetes Management...I've been managing my type 2 diabetes for the past year using semaglutide, a medication from the GLP-1 drug class. Let me tell you, it's been a game-changer for my...reactions11comments
Rapid correction of A1C and neuropathy...I was diagnosed with T2 in Feb of 23. My A1C was 13.3 and I began taking Metformin. By May, I had corrected that to an A1C of 6.3. I...reactions3repliesA1cBlood Sugar ManagementCoping
Feel-Good Sugar Cookies...Is your goal to cut down on added sugar without sacrificing taste? These tasty and fiber-filled feel-good sugar cookies help keep blood glucose levels stable to help reach your diabetes...reactions3comments
