Low blood glucose ...I use a CGM and in the early mornings like 3 or 4 AM I get alerts for low blood sugar. Around 50- 53. I used to get up and...reactions4repliesBlood Sugar ManagementSleep
How Well You Chew Could Be Impacting Your Blood Sugar...I like to scan the headlines for any new or interesting information about type 2 diabetes. This week something popped out at me: a headline about the way chewing food...reactions4comments
Watermelon Feta Summer Salad...This simple salad features juicy cubes of fresh watermelon. Feta cheese and almonds provide protein and fiber. It is a great meal to enjoy for a light lunch. If you...reactionscomments
Is There One Best Diet for Type 2 Diabetes?...After you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your doctor may recommend changing your eating habits or starting a new diet. The word "diet" may carry some negative connotations. But...reactions6comments
When to take insulin ...My neighbor is a T2D and I have been a type 1 for 42 years. She takes her insulin After meals. I have never heard of this! Are there T2s...reactions52repliesTreatment
How I Juggle Multiple Health Conditions...Many people would love to go back in time and correct things. I know I would. Just a few years ago, I didn't have type 2 diabetes. I also didn't...reactionscomments
Medication ...After my nan passed away we received her medical records (for reasons I won't go into) We noticed that she was taking Metformin 2g, empagliflozin 25mg and alogliptin 25mg 3...reactions2repliesMedicationsTreatment
Swollen ankles ...I have been traveling through Italy for the last month, I have clearly been off of my prescribed diet, bread, pasta, pizza. I figured it would be fine for a...reactions4repliesComplications
What are your CGM #'s when on Trulicity and Metformin...When got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes less then a year ago, I started using a CGM. Great technology, I can see my BG #'s on my smartwatch. It allows...reactions2repliesMedicationsDiet & NutritionTreatment
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles...reactionscomments
My Diabetes Journey Before, During, and After Pregnancy...I am going back in time, but I thought it necessary to share this part of my journey. Pregnancy was a difficult journey for me, taking care of that little...reactionscomments
Confused Newbe...I recently switched to a new PCP. My first blood test confirmed that I am a diabetic. I’m 78 and have faithfully taken annual physicals, which always included blood tests...reactions5repliesAwareness
Reversing Type 2 again...I fell into type 2 back in 2019 and quickly went from a 11.5 a1c to below 6 in 6 months on Metformin. Now, 4 years later, for some reason...reactions6repliesA1c
5 Things People With Type 2 Diabetes Want You To Know...It's no secret that living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone. Whether you've been diagnosed recently or have had...reactionscomments
How many carbs should I eat...Why do I have high blood sugar readings while eating less than 30 carbs a day? I’m taking glipizide/metforman and steglatro....reactions5repliesTips & AdviceBlood Sugar Management
Beyond the Lettuce Leaf: Diabetes-Friendly Bread Substitutions...Sandwiches are one of my favorite lunch foods. What's not to like? They're easy to make, and can be eaten hot or cold. There's a seemingly endless possibility of ingredients...reactions11comments
Smart watches...Has anyone gotten a smart watch that shows blood glucose levels? Do you like it and is it accurate???...reactions17repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
A Small Amount of Walking May Have a Big Impact...I was listening to one of my favorite science podcasts the other day. I heard something I found truly impressive: they mentioned that recent research found that walking for just...reactionscomments
Shakes...Just got officially diagnosed with T2D... I do not have a machine/strips yet. I take metformin 2x day at mealtime. I get shakes but not sure is my sugar high...reactions1replyBlood Sugar ManagementTips & Advice
Buzzing in legs and feet...Hello, everyone, this is my first post here. My name is Perrin, I am 55, Type 2, diagnosed 2011, most recent A1C (Jan 2023) was 7.6. I take Jardiance, Toujeo...reactions1replyComplications
