T2D - trying to gain weight or at least maintain current weight...I'm T2D, diagnosed for about 2 years ( 66 years old), and first year was diet and exercise, then Jardiance ( metformin made me too sick), now going on Rybelsus...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionBlood Sugar ManagementWeight Management
Understanding carbs. ...I have never had anyone explain just what carbs are and how to know how much of them to eat. My Dr. tells me not to eat fruits, but yet...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Glucose meters...Why doesn't medicare pay for the free style Libra or that type of meter, instead of taking finger sticks 3 times a day?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepressionGlucose Meters & Monitors
body temp...Does anyone have trouble with body temp especially at nite i am good most of the day but when getting into bed i am cold as a mackrel and my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSleepSide EffectsMedications
Brown Sugar Almond Cookies...These cookies are primarily sweetened with Stevia but get their deep, molasses-like taste from a touch of brown sugar. Its flavor profile then gets heightened with almonds, which adds a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Munchausen's?...Rather than listening to me talk about our huge family risk, the pediatrician accused me of having Munchausen's by proxy... Maternal grandmother, 25 aunts, and uncles, many cousins Paternal great-grandparents...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Question opinion of Ozempic vs Trulicity...Hi So I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on which was better Ozempic or Trulicity. I had been on Trulicity but then 1 Dr me off now another...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Making Mindful Moves With Diabetes and a Disability...When I was diagnosed with diabetes, it was a real wake-up call. I had always been relatively health-conscious, but suddenly I had to be much more mindful of everything. From...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Diabetes...I have been diabetic for about 10 years and it’s a lot of ups and downs I drink a lot of water I try to eat right but a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Surprise! You have diabetes and get to keep your kidney stones a little longer....I was scheduled for surgery to remove kidney stones on August 9th. I was supposed to get a tube placement on August 4th. I was as ready as I could...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I found out I was a type 2 diabetic...How I found out I was a type 2 diabetic. I knew something was wrong when I was so thirsty, I just couldn’t get enough to drink. I was having...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
wtft2...I've had type 2 diabetes for a while. I just didn't accept it, not until my eyes started failing and I had a stroke. Now my right limbs don't work...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How do I lower my ac1...No matter how careful I am I can't seem to lower ac1...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesA1c
Busting the Winter Blues: Managing T2D With Other Chronic Illnesses...No matter the season, diabetes can be tricky to manage, especially when living with additional health conditions. But in winter especially, keeping your blood sugar levels in the normal range...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ridiculously Amazing Roasted Beets...Have you been challenging yourself to find new and interesting ways to eat more vegetables? If not, consider this recipe your invitation! The American Diabetes Association recommends eating at least...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Me and my husband have diabetes...My husband and I have diabetes. I had it back in 2014 when pregnant. I got worried when I was pregnant back in 2019 with my second and then had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
type 2 diabetic snacks...What is the best snacks for a diabetic person to eat?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Calibrating CGMs: What You Need to Know...Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become increasingly popular. They are replacing traditional blood glucose monitoring systems for many people with type 2 diabetes. Continuous glucose monitors are small devices worn...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Supplements ...Hello, back before I was diabetic I did a lot of weight lifting at the gym. So know as a type 2 looking to see if there is any supplements...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
