My Retirement Celebration: How I Treat Myself With Diabetes...I am living my best life. I just returned from Nassau, Bahamas. I am traveling to Montego Bay, Jamaica, next. So, I know...reactions2comments
Humalog KwikPe...I have in my possession many of these diabetes pens. They are not stolen, out-of-date, or damaged in any way. I know...reactions1replyMedications
Fournier's Gangrene: A Diabetes Complication...I'm not surprised if you've never heard of Fournier's gangrene (FG). It's a rare complication of diabetes (noted in less than 0.1...reactionscomments
Community Views: Biggest Reasons Why Type 2 Diabetes Is Confusing...Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be a daily challenge – one that is not always easy to figure out. Many aspects of...reactionscomments
Whole Grain Tahini Snack Bites...These whole-grain tahini snack bites are a must-have! It has a texture-filled surprise in every bite. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and...reactions4comments
Metformin side effect - diarrhea- how long?...I am taking Metformin 1500 MG a day. At least once a day I have diarrhea. Some days 2 or 3 times...reactions2repliesSide Effects
Type 2 Diabetes in the Summer...What are you doing to prepare for summer as someone with diabetes? Do you pack an emergency preparedness kit with your diabetes...reactions301repliesTravelWeatherBlood Sugar Management
Kids Can Be "Diabetes Helpers"...When Dr. Phyllisa Deroze noticed her then 4-year-old daughter mimicking how she checked her continuous glucose monitor (CGM), Phyllisa started searching for...reactionscomments
High blood glucose after exercising ...Does anyone experience a spike in glucose after exercise?...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar ManagementExercise
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
