Type 2 diabetes...This week i just found out i have diabetes. The dr want to give me either trulicity or rybelsus. Has any one used either one of these? And any symptoms?...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar Management
How Our Food Choices Impact Diabetes Risk...One of the first questions people may ask when diagnosed with diabetes is, "how?" New studies emerge frequently. But we can safely say that most recommendations for avoiding diabetes come...reactions3comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...reactionscomments
Gender-Affirming Type 2 Diabetes Healthcare...Editor's note: The term "transgender" in this article includes transgender women, transgender men, and the diverse community of nonbinary and genderqueer people. You can find more terms related to this...reactionscomments
Savory Pesto Pasta...This pesto is "presto" within minutes! This fresh pesto sauce is paired with chickpea pasta. Pasta made with chickpeas is a fibrous and protein-packed pasta alternative that can help stabilize...reactionscomments
Hi there...I am type 2 diabetic and my blood sugars are variable from low to high most days. I am using empagaflozin. But I get up 4 times a night to...reactions1replyComplicationsSymptoms
Tips and Tricks for Managing Type 2 Diabetes While Traveling...My husband and I both just retired and want to travel the world. We have already started our journey. We are traveling to the Bahamas in a few weeks and...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Nail Health and Type 2 Diabetes...People with type 2 diabetes are more likely than those without the condition to acquire fungus of the nail. While nail fungus is treatable, it takes a long time to...reactionscomments
What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With Prediabetes?...Being told you have prediabetes can leave you worried and confused about the future. Read on to learn more about what it means to have prediabetes. Prediabetes means your blood...reactionscomments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious...reactionscomments
Scallops with Cheesy Cauliflower and Grits...When living with type 2 diabetes, eating foods from a combination of food groups can help keep blood sugars stable after a meal. This recipe is a simple twist on scallops...reactionscomments
Are There Good Food Supplements to Control Type 2 Diabetes?...Is there any effective food supplement to prevent type 2 diabetes?...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...reactionscomments
Building an Exercise Habit This Spring That You’ll Keep All Year...Ah, it's spring! The flowers are blooming, the temperatures are warming up, and it's actually pleasant to be outside. Spring is also one of the ideal seasons, along with early...reactionscomments
How To Self-Advocate With Your Doctors...Living with type 2 diabetes can be a challenge, to say the least. Not only do you have to manage your nutrition and physical activity, but you also need to...reactionscomments
Husband's Responses to My Type 2 Diagnosis Have Hurt Me Deeply...Hi. I was diagnosed with type 2 in August 2020. My husband's first action was to order a chocolate dessert at a restaurant and loudly look at me and ask...reactions9repliesCopingFriends & FamilySupport
Looking at the Positives of Having Type 2 Diabetes...There often aren't many positive aspects to having a chronic disease, especially one like type 2 diabetes. But sometimes, there is a silver lining to things. And while I try...reactionscomments
Wife with type 2, denial...Hi all, new to the forum! My wife has type 2, doc put her on Met 2000mg per day plus ozempic. Bowel problems never eased up, she quit taking anything...reactions4repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...reactionscomments
Why Am I Waking Up With High Blood Sugar?...It can feel like someone is just playing a cruel joke. I wake up in the morning to find that my glucose reading is high – higher than when I...reactions4comments
