When Does The Guilt Stop?...My mom got T2D at the age of 37. She was put on insulin right away. I was 19 at the time and was shown how to give her shots...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthCopingSupport
Medicare And Type 2 Diabetes...The good news is that I was able to get off of all medication for T2D for 6 months. Unfortunately, my numbers are getting a little out of whack again...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCostMedications
Conflict Between Your Doctors...On one of my doctor visits, I was told that my potassium was very low and I need to work on getting it back up. I was just diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTreatment
First time Metmorfin user...I was diagnosed with T2D on Monday and 2 days later I took my first dodos of Metmorfin….in the 2 days prior I felt very weak n dizzy..no energy. After...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMedicationsSide EffectsNewly Diagnosed
Feeling Overwhelmed With Life...I usually handle stress pretty well, but recently I feel things are out of control. With everything that is going on in the world and talk of the government shutdown...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesMental HealthCopingSupport
Sticking to Positive Nutrition Habits Can Be a Struggle...I have struggled to eat healthily all my life. So when I tell you that eating right can be a struggle, I'm not kidding. From being a kid when my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hives with Metformin and also Jardiance...I am getting severe body hives with both metformin and jardiance. (The dr prescribed cetirizine to help symptoms - and this works.) So: 1) Is there any oral alternative (that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedications
What Have You Learned?...We all can learn something from those around us and ourselves. What is something you have learned on your diabetes journey? What have you learned about yourself, about the community...Reactions0reactionsComments122 repliesAwarenessSupport
Cortisone injection - sugar spike...Hi, I had a wrist injection on 2 days ago and my sugar reading has spiked at 21.2 last night. I feel fine, but is there anything I should be...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementComplications
Metformin: Myths vs. Facts...Chances are, if you have type 2 diabetes, you have at some point been prescribed metformin. This medication has a long history. It was first used for diabetes management in...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Sugars during menstrual cycle?...Today is Day 2 and my bedtime was 128 yesterday - I woke up with a 150 FBS! My recent FBS has been in 130's (looks like post COVID effect...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
How to Stay Motivated With New Lifestyle Changes...Making some lifestyle changes can make a big difference when you are a person living with type 2 diabetes. While adjusting your eating habits, getting regular physical activity, and monitoring...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Connection to Chronic Kidney Disease and T2D...I developed type 2 diabetes first, and chronic kidney disease followed years later. This journey in my life sure is taking a significant toll on my mind as well as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What advice would you give to someone with type 2 diabetes?...We all know we need to eat healthy and exercise. Join a support group have you need to. What other information would you give to someone who just got a...Reactions0reactionsComments45 repliesCaregivingSupport
Can You Reverse Your Diabetes?...I have had type 2 diabetes for 30 years. I lost 60 pounds and made a lot of diet changes. I was able to get off of medication for 6...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesMedicationsTreatment
What are the symptoms of high blood sugar level?...I was having some symptoms but didn't recognize what they were. I had an increased thirst and went to the bathroom a lot. Did you notice any signs before you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiagnosisComplications
Should I stop eating sugar altogether?...I am a diabetic and trying to make the right food choices. I have heard a hundred different things about this. Did you have to cut out sugar on your...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Doses...I’m having trouble getting my BS down to 120. I’m 51 years old. 5’10”. 245Lbs. I’m taking 40 units of Semglee in the morning and about 50 units of Novolog...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Syrup...It's the season for all things pumpkin spice! Sadly, many pumpkin spice flavored foods and products don't actually contain real pumpkin. In addition, foods or beverages flavored with pumpkin spice...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
newbie - TYPE 2 for 20 years - looking for natural solutions to lower A1C...on a mission to find best nutural solutions to lowering A1C -- I'l on Metformin and Jardiance, among other meds. Intrigued with the ALOX15 enzyme theory, and the Chromium/Cinnamon supplementation...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
