What Meals Can I Get for 20 Dollars?...Sadly, many people in America struggle with food security. Food security means having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Often, figuring out what to eat is...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Reflecting on Burnout and Frustration With Type 2 Diabetes...It's been over 30 years since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Overall, it has impacted my mental health more than I expected. My mother died at the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why does blood glucose if 90 feel hypoglycemic...I am T2D and have succeeded in bringing my blood glucose down from A1C of 9.3 to 6.1 without insulin. Weight loss, exercise, better diet. During the day between meals...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBlood Sugar Management
No Prescription Needed: Comparing Options for Continuous Glucose Monitoring...Checking your blood glucose with a glucometer is a great way to determine what is or is not working for your diabetes management plan. Until now, glucometers were the only...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hi everyone...I’m having severe anxiety, my doctor wants to go over my blood work I have a phone appointment with him tomorrow, I have really bad anxiety around my Type 2...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental Health
Heatwaves and Hypos: Woken Up by Low Blood Sugar...I'm not sure what woke me up first. Was it the hum of the oscillating fan? Or the cool sting of air on my sweaty leg? I lay there for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Working with Type 2 ...Struggling with my levels missing work, I also have Graves' disease ADHD I am trying for disability, but I won't be able to pay for my basic living. How do...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
Synjardy pros and cons...Hi Everyone. I'm new here and I hope I can get everyone's advice. I am a type 2 and have been taking Metformin XR (4 500mg tabs per day) and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBlood Sugar Management
ATKINS PRODUCTS...Are Atkins products ok for people with type 2 diabetics?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessDiet & Nutrition
How do I set food to eat?...I need help in how to set my diet?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisCopingDiet & Nutrition
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?...Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you may be also wondering: What if my diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Having all of my remaining teeth pulled out on 8/19/2024...Hello my name is Danny and on Monday the 19th I will be getting all of my teeth pulled and I would like to know will that affect my diabetes?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare TeamMental HealthSupport
Trying to Lose My Belly Fat...Sugar stores fat in your cells and builds up in your belly, and I've tried to lose this fat but it's not easy. Lifestyle changes work for a while and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New Diagnosis...I was diagnosed on a whim My aide and I knew as soon as I got sick and couldn’t get better no matter what I did that the doctors were...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Type two diabetes, looking for a good diet to follow...I would like to know what I should be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner and how much...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Tired...I can't find any diabetes medication that won't hurt me in a long run. I've been on 60's some different medication where it affected me in some way and I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMedicationsTips & Advice
Sun, Sweat, and Self-care: Managing Diabetes While Staying Active This Summer...Summer is in full swing, and with it comes the urge to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and hit the beach and pool. However, for those of us managing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hi there...I want to loose weight I cannot cope with using insulin as it makes me put weight on when I went to see about my diabetes the sister at the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Is Your Medication Causing You To Have Paranoid Feelings? ...Of course, the first thing to do is to consult your doctor right away. Has this ever happened to anyone? We would like to hear from you. What were the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
Are You Having Problems With Skin Peeling On Lips?...This comes and goes for me. It doesn't really bother me, but it does leave my bottom lip sore at times. I'm not sure if it's a side effect from...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTips & AdviceSide Effects
