How I Manage T2D With Telehealth and Technology...As someone who has been living with type 2 diabetes for over 5 years, I am constantly looking for new ways to stay healthy. Recent technological advancements have opened the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Traveling With T2D: Tips for Eating Well...Traveling can be a notorious deterrent to staying on track with your regular eating habits. It may often feel challenging to navigate different food environments and make selections that align...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hidden Veggie Egg Bites...Some days are harder than others to meet your daily suggested fruit and vegetable intake. Easy, healthy shortcut meal options can help you meet those goals. These hidden veggie egg...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tresiba alternative...I've been using Tresiba and Ozempic for over a year with great results. Right now, Tresiba is on long-term back order and I need to consider alternatives. 1. What other...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
Type 2 Diabetes blood levels spikes....My blood levels have been high ranging from 7.2 - 8.4 in the mornings since I caught a cold/flu virus. Is this normal and do they return back to normal...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Perfect Pear Protein Pancakes...Pack in your daily protein using a modern twist of a familiar classic breakfast dish. These pancakes made with oat flour provide a wholesome balance of macronutrients to keep you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
how to keep track of diabetes...When seconds matter, having a medical ID bracelet on can be lifesaving. Basic medical alert bracelets can assist EMS workers learn vital information about a patient, even if they are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
Glucose levels and Grains...I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes about 4 months ago. At the time my numbers ranged between 250 and 350. I was put on 1500 mgs of Metformin and my...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Prioritizing Self-Care When So Much Gets in the Way...I get it: self-care is important when you have type 2 diabetes. But how do you juggle everything when there are so many other health issues you're dealing with? How...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CGM use has highlighted problem with rising fasting blood sugars ...I've been a type 2 diabetic for over 20 years, 69 years old. Taking only oral meds. Started using the Freestyle Libre 2 prior to hand surgery in November as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & MonitorsMedications
High Morning Blood Sugars: What Is the Dawn Phenomenon?...People with diabetes have trouble converting food into energy. When you eat, your body breaks down food into a sugar called glucose. Glucose messages your pancreas to create insulin. Then...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Disordered Eating and Type 2 Diabetes...As you go through your daily life with type 2 diabetes, have you ever found yourself feeling anxious or hyper-focused on food or exercise? Managing diabetes requires a certain amount...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dairy-Free Chickpea Truffle Pasta...Don't be fooled: embracing more plant-based meals into your diet doesn't have to fall short on flavor! This dairy-free chickpea truffle pasta dish combines unique flavors and textures to provide...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Very thin prediabetic losing too much weight on food plan...Hi, I have prediabetes. I have started eating a whole food plant based diet very low fat diet recommeneded by the Mastering Diabetes Program by Cyrus Khambata. By nature I've...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdvicePrediabetes
My Wake-Up Call...How you eat and exercise can influence your future health. There was a time when I chose not to care about my diabetes. Being diagnosed and refusing to listen to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Rising fasting blood sugar levels ...Hi. I am brand new to this site. I was diagnosed with T2D in 2013 when I was 50. I am now 60. Initially, a physician's assistant put me on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How to Lower Your Risk of Dementia With Type 2 Diabetes...Dementia is a devastating disease to individuals and families around the world. And doctors have noticed that living with type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of dementia. If you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly Diagnosed T2D - Extreme False Hypos...Hello everyone, i am 39 years old and I was diagnosed with T2D about 2 weeks ago with an A1C of 10. I have been pre-D for more than 10...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
