Diabetes medications and kidney damage...Five weeks ago my doc doubled my Metformin to one 500mg tablet, ER formulation, at dinner. He started me on the lowest dose of Trulicity same time. One week ago...reactions5repliesComplications
i am concerned with my t2 not on insuln...here are few of blood sugar levels i am thinking of asking the new dr to start me on insuln and do you think it will just long last or...reactions1replyInsulinHealthcare Team
Trying to understand why the foods i eat take so long to register ...I just got diagnosed with t2. 65yo. Dr put me on metfrorum and glimepride along with long acting insulin. I have a bgm g7. I'm trying to learn how different...reactions3repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
A1C dropping...Hi folks Ok so I have done absolutely nothing to change things, however, I have had several lows and readings under 170(9 Canada's). While this is awesome, I do not...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Diabetes Medications That Can Improve Your Heart Health...February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about heart health. It serves as a reminder that protecting your heart is a lifelong commitment. It involves both dietary and...reactions4comments
Several episodes of blood sugars dropping...I have type 2 and take 14 g of rybelsus and 10 m of glipizide. My a1c went from 9 to 6. My problem is I get low blood sugar...reactions6repliesBlood Sugar Management
Sometimes It’s Not Always About Us...I was so happy when my doctor took me off diabetes medication. My numbers were standard enough for her, and she believed I didn't need medication. This went well for...reactions5comments
Short Diabetes Survey: You could win a $20 Amazon gift card...We want to hear from you! Your personal experience with diabetes would be an important contribution to our research. We are asking people over age 18 with type I or...reactionsrepliesCopingResearch & Clinical TrialsMental Health
5 Nutrition Tips for Better Diabetes Management...There is no "quick fix" to better health or diabetes management—however, small changes can yield significant results! You don't need a complete lifestyle overhaul to improve your blood glucose control...reactions1comment
Let’s talk about the other side of diabetes when you are first diagnosed...I was diagnosed in 2012, my life changed over night. I will never forget that day. I will back up a bit, I went for routine blood work in September...reactions5repliesCopingTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Build Your Post-Holiday Game Plan: Rebound From the Sugar Rush...The final whistle has blown on the holiday season. The decorations are packed away, the leftovers are gone, and the festive cheer has faded. But for many of us with...reactionscomments
Facing the Challenge of Maintaining My Diabetes Routine As Winter Hits...As the dark lasts longer into the morning and it's all warm and snuggly under the blankets, some days, it can be hard for me to get out of bed...reactions3comments
BMI Cannot Be Used Alone to Measure Health...Body mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they are. The calculated number is often used as...reactions3comments
Post-prandial Blood sugar spikes...Hello. I am 73 years old, quite fit and thin having lost over 35 lbs in the past 6 years. I am very active and my blood lipids are great...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar Management
Family History and Recent Results...I’m a 26 year old male, sedentary (looking to change that), and about 5’9” 180lbs. Given my dad, mom, and grandparents all having pretty bad T2 DM, while getting a...reactions1replyDiagnosisBlood Sugar ManagementA1c
Creatine ...I've found a lot of positive information regarding creatine and type 2. Has anyone tried creatine for managing glucose levels?...reactions3repliesBlood Sugar Management
Metformin & other meds gives me GI problems ...I've been diabetic for 10 years. At first Metformin didn't give me problems, but now it's become a nightmare. Dr. tried introducing me to other meds but still the same...reactions1replyMedicationsBlood Sugar Management
