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...reactions122repliesAwarenessSupport
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...reactions2repliesBlood 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...reactions16comments
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...reactions2repliesBlood 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions45repliesCaregivingSupport
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...reactionsrepliesMedicationsTreatment
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...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisComplications
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...reactions6repliesDiet & 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...reactions4repliesBlood 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...reactions6comments
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...reactions12replies
Newly diagnosed - soda question ...Well I am 57 and had slacked off on my physicals after Covid. I finally went and got one recently and the doctor called and told me that I caught...reactions1reply
Why My A1C Isn’t My Only Type 2 Diabetes Goal...It seems like once I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, everything having to do with my health got reduced to a single number. My A1C, to be precise. Every...reactions18comments
Backpacking with diabetes 2...I am new to diabetes 2. I will be going hunting/camping and need ideas for quick/on the go breakfast ideas....reactions2repliesTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
Protein In urine ...I have been googling and reading on this subject. Dr. Put me on farxiga. Causing constipation. Going to the dr. Soon and will ask questions about kidney function and if...reactions1replyBlood Sugar ManagementComplicationsTreatment
3 Seasonal Greens for Type 2 Diabetes Management...Do you love embracing seasonal fruits and vegetables? Along with better flavor, consuming seasonal foods also gives Mother Nature a helping hand. Generally, seasonal and local ingredients require less energy...reactions2comments
Tongue sores ...For the past six months or so I’ve had tongue sores. I’m on several medication‘s and I’m trying to isolate which one might be causing them. I started insulin degludec...reactions1replySymptoms
Frustrated with fasting sugars...Hello, I got diagnosed with Type 2 a few weeks ago and I started a low carb diet, early dinner with no carbs followed by a walk. I am not...reactions6repliesBlood Sugar Management
