How Do You Get Your Employee To Understand What Its Like To Have T2D?...You just don't know from day to day how you are going to feel. If someone calls in sick they get questioned why. What are your thoughts on this and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingSupportTips & Advice
How Do You Handle Several Flares At Once?...So many of us have more than one chronic illness. I find myself guessing what disease has kicked in this time and doing tons of research on the symptoms I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceCopingSupport
No One Can Make You Feel Bad Unless You Let Them...Someone told me this years ago. I had to deal with this a lot when I was working. It seems that everyone is a doctor when it comes to "our"...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSupportTips & AdviceCoping
I Don't Know What's Worst The Cold Or The Heat...My body temperature is out of control. My hands are always cold and my legs are hot. I think I've got a problem with body temperature regulation. I spend most...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesWeatherCopingTips & Advice
blood sugar spikes...this morning fasting was 91. two hours after eating it was 124. That is a spike of over 30. But, that's only 124 and I'm wondering if Ithat spike is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Insulin Pump Patches: Taking the Hit Out of Insulin Injections...Taking insulin injections can be a burden, especially if you take multiple injections a day. Thankfully, there are some alternatives available. One option is an insulin pump patch. An insulin...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Much Fat Can People with Diabetes Have Each Day?...I read that we should limit fat to 25%-35% of our total daily calories. Is this something that you stick to? We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiet & NutritionCoping
Dieting And Taking Medication...They said there is no dumb question, so here we go. Why do our doctors insist on us eating right, but give us medication? I know that the medication is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & NutritionCoping
We Are More Then Our Weight With Type 2 Diabetes...This is a great statement, but getting healthy is very important too. What do you do to stay on track? Do you do daily weigh-ins? Do you keep a diary...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & NutritionAwareness
I Want Sugar!! I Want Sugar!! I Want Sugar!! I Want Sugar!! Help!!!...What do you do to curve sugar cravings? I have tried sugar-free candies, but I'm finding that it's not doing the trick anymore. What things have you tried that work...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & Advice
Have You Kept Off Your Weight For 5 Years Or More?...I have been dieting since the beginning of time. The sad part is that the weight always comes back, sooner or later. Have you been able to keep the weight...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesWeight ManagementCoping
What Do You Do To Simulate Your Brain?...Our minds race a lot, always worrying about a million different things at once. This is especially true when it comes to our health. What do you do to just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesMental HealthCoping
Do You Have High Colesterol?...I can almost remember the first time I ever heard this word. I was 28 years old. I went to a health fair. My numbers were over 250. I remember...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & NutritionCoping
Does Anyone Have Type 2 Diabetes And Polymyalgia Rheumatica...If so, what symptoms did you have at first? Did your healthcare team put you on any time of treatment plan? We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSupport
Sleep...Normal waking blood sugar is 90-110 Ive heard. If my blood sugar is in that range, but at the low end, like for example 95, I get insomnia and can’t...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How Many Servings Of Fruits A Day Can Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes?...My doctor told me to eat more fruit, but she never said which ones to eat. I know that all fruits are not good for us. For me, it all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & NutritionCoping
Do You Have Diabetes And Fibromyalgia?...Fibromyalgia is commonly found in people with diabetes. I have had both of these illnesses for several years. My A1C levels are usually high. But along with that, I have...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesSupportAwareness
What Bedtime Snacks Keep Blood Sugars Stable While Asleep?...What you choose to eat before going to sleep plays an important role in whether you improve or damage your health. I liked hard-boiled eggs and almonds. Have you experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Did You Know That What You Eat Could Stop Your Medication From Working?...I was talking to my doctor and she was telling me to cut back on my sugar. (again) I told her that I don't use that much sugar anymore and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
How Do Heat And Humidity Affect Your Diabetes?...Baby, it's hot outside!!! I have been drinking lots of water these days so as not to become dehydrated. If you are out in the heat you can become dehydrated...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceAwareness
