Autoimmune and Type 2 Diabetes...Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 3 years ago. I started metformin and ozempic but they made me really sick so I stopped taking meds and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingDepressionTips & Advice
Do You Talk to Your Friends About Type 2 Diabetes?...There are many reasons to tell your friends or family about your experiences living with type 2 diabetes. And while it's not required that you do, especially if you're a... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Research - CALLING FOR PARTICIPANTS...Hello my name is Oliver. I am a Clinical Psychology Masters student searching for participants for my dissertation. I have contacted admin and been given approval to post this study...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsWeight Management
Diarrhea/vomiting...I’ve been pre-diabetic for quite a while and possibly slipped over the top once or twice but I’ve never had any medication. ive had several bouts of vomiting/diarrhea ,always after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesPrediabetesSymptoms
Numbers rising?!...It was about a week ago that I was told by my GP that I needed to start taking ozempic, And double my statin dose. I was able to double...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesA1cAwarenessBlood Sugar Management
Lancet Standardisation...Are there FDA (or any other appropriate oversight agencies) regs for Lancet size or delivery device specifications? When I bought my Meter kit, it CAME with a Lancet delivery device...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwareness
Ozempic...I was just diagnosed yesterday, as a Type 2 Diabetic, at 67 years old. Can't say I didn't see it coming, for various reasons (retirement; inactivity; over- eating). My GP...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosisA1cAwareness
Glucagon Rescue Options for Hypoglycemia...Have you ever told someone, "I don't need to worry about low blood sugars, because my blood sugars are always high?" As a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES)... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Has anyone cured type 2...Hello everyone I'm new on here, I've been type 2 for about 3 years, I really struggle with what I eat, I'm in metformin tablets twice a day, What I'm...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Managing Type 2 Diabetes During Religious Fasting...Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels properly. This happens because the body either does not produce enough insulin or... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Side-Eye of Sugar: Living with Type 2 Diabetes in a Judgmental World...The crinkle of a chip bag at a work meeting, the raised eyebrows as I reach for a second slice of pecan pie at a family function—these seemingly innocuous moments... By Keith Crear2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
New to this, and confused ...After I ate I waited the hour and took my levels and they were 150, I thought I didn’t get the sample right and retook it on another finger and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
tiredness and fatigue when blood glucose gets high...Does anyone suffer from fatigue or tiredness when blood glucose rises above 180? Especially when it is in the 200s? I am trying to learn if I am being psychosomatic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptomsBlood Sugar Management
Synjardy XR vs. Semiglutide ...I'm a 70 year old male with Type 2 diabetes. I've been taking Synjardy XR for about 4 years. I'm not obese but could probably eat a little better. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesMedicationsComplicationsSide Effects
Do You Have a Vision for Your Type 2 Diabetes Health?...Imagine living your best life with type 2 diabetes. What would that look like? How would you feel? What experiences would you pursue? What would you do regularly? What would... By Corinna Santa Ana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
No weight loss on Mounjaro...I’ve been on Mounjaro 15 for about one year. It’s been a little off and on because of problems obtaining the drug, BUT I haven’t lost any weight. My A1C...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesMedicationsBlood Sugar ManagementWeight Management
Have Diabetes-Related Kidney Disease? Changes to Care You Might Need...High blood pressure and diabetes are the top causes of end-stage renal (kidney) disease. If you have diabetes-related kidney disease, changes to your diabetes care are likely necessary. Here are... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Insulin...Hi there, I have been to see the diabetes nurse Tonight and she says I have to use Abasalgar insulin at night as I am waiting for a colostomy operation...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Type 2 Diabetes Changed My Perspective: For the Better...Who would have thought that my journey with type 2 diabetes would be the least of my healthcare-related worries? Don't get me wrong; it's a significant factor in my life... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Newly diagnosed...I'm a 59 yr old woman who works out 4x week (lifting, treadmill and racquetball) I'm 135'bs 5'4" and active. I'm on disability for my mental health and have medicare...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesInsurance & DisabilityDiagnosisSupport
