How a Foot Massager Became My Neuropathy Ally...Living with diabetes neuropathy is a constant dance between acceptance and frustration. The tingling, burning, and numbness in my feet can make even the simplest tasks feel like an uphill... By Keith Crear3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Type 2 diabetic with high sugar levels ...I am looking on some advice on what to do my sugar levels are sitting at this in the image below.. what should I do?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Should I be on medication?...I’ve been prediabetic for many years and managing only with diet and keeping active as much as I can. I also do frequent morning testing as well as 2 hours...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesPrediabetesBlood Sugar Management
Small Steps Towards a Healthier You...So often, it can feel like climbing a mountain when trying to make nutrition or lifestyle changes. People choose cleanses, fasts, and "dry" months to achieve significant weight loss or... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blood sugar reading spiking after waking up...I just started using Freestlyle Libre 3. Both days so far had a reading in the 90s upon waking up just before getting out of bed. After getting up, showering...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
How to Pick a Plant-Based Burger That's Right for You...It's time to reinvent the way we burger! Whether it's a tasty dinner, outdoor barbecue, or Sunday football feast, plant-based burgers are a simple trade that can satisfy your tastebuds... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Experiences of CGM devices...Hi everyone, I'm on the lookout for feedback on the latest CGM devices hitting the market. I've heard about new offerings from Roche, Sibionics, and Sinocare and am curious if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesGlucose Meters & MonitorsBlood Sugar ManagementResearch & Clinical Trials
How to Recognize Red Flags in Diabetes Care...Living with type 2 diabetes very often gets a bad reputation! From people commenting, "Oh, you should just lose weight," to "You are lazy and have an unhealthy diet," I... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Metforman...Has anyone had a problem with very weak leg muscles or falls while on metforman?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Share your experience: Take our In America survey and tell us the impact of Type 2 Diabetes. ...The In America survey is now closed To better understand the patient experience and realities of type 2 diabetes, we are fielding our In America survey. By taking this anonymous...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
How Time in Range Changed My View of Diabetes...We all have heard of A1C and how it reports an overall average of glucose levels for the past 3 months. But have you heard of time in range (TIR)... By Corinna Santa Ana4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Is It Time to Revamp Your Diabetes Management?...Something is refreshing about a new calendar year, a chance to let go of the old and embrace the new. The new year is a natural period to reevaluate how... By Keith Crear3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diabetic Cardiomyopathy...I am a long term diabetic having been diagnosed in summer of 1997. I began seeing a cardiologist in 2021 for frequent PVC's which resulted in an effective heart rate...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesComplications
How Can I Manage Sugar Cravings?...I need some help. I work in an office that people bring in sugar all the time, candy, donuts, other treats. I am so addicted to sugar that I struggle...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementCopingSupport
Tips for diabetic OTR Truck Drivers...Seeking healthy meal ideas and snacks for my husband who is an OTR Truck Driver and a T2D. We have hit a road block with managing his BS levels while...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Accidently injected wrong insulin...Tool the short acting insulin accidently instead of last long insulin I take at night what do I do? How long do I wait before taking the correct one...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Easy Tuna and Bell Pepper Snack Poppers...Are you in need of some new fresh snack ideas? These easy tuna fish and bell pepper poppers are great to serve as appetizers or to prepare for a filling... By Christina SaschinBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I don’t understand why I wasn’t diagnosed with diabetes? ...I have had Prediabetes for 6 years. My a1c last November was 6.0. I go to Kaiser and they don’t use fasting glucose. I had an a1c of 6.5 in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosisA1c
Farxiga alternatives or next option...My mother has been on Farxiga for 10 years in combination with Janumet. She has gotten to where I believe they want her to switch medications and she seems resistant...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Is Medicare still paying for Freestyle sensors...Hi, My wife, who has Medicare and Blue Cross, was getting her freestyle lite sensors through CVS Caremark. But Caremark is now telling her that as of Jan. 1 Medicare...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCost