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...reactions2repliesBlood 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1replyAwarenessBlood 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...reactions13repliesBlood 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesBlood 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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions11repliesDiet & 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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Gourmet Garden Pizza...With diabetes, it can be hard to find meals that please everyone. Sometimes this means you eat a separate meal from your partner or kids. However, pizza is often a...reactions2comments
Is RSV Making Headlines? Here’s What You Should Know...Respiratory infections like RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can strike at any time, but recent reports have brought increased attention to this virus, especially due to a rise in cases. RSV...reactionscomments
Monogenic Diabetes...For people with diabetes, the body cannot effectively turn food into energy. Insulin, which comes from the pancreas, normally helps let sugar (glucose) from food into cells. The body can...reactionscomments
Prevention and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease...Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common comorbidity in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In fact, approximately half of people with T2D have kidney complications at one point during...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
