Let's Talk Blood Glucose Control...When living with a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes (T2D), it can be easy to feel discouraged and frustrated. But you’re not alone. This awareness month, we are highlighting...reactions1comment
Sole Mates: Winter Foot Care Giveaway...The Sole Mates giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Here at Type2Diabetes.com, we are recognizing Diabetes Awareness Month this November by launching a winter foot care giveaway!...reactions1comment
Metformin...Was anyone nervous to start Metformin? And did you have side effects? I’m finding with a lot of stress, and trying to manage my diabetes with diet and excercise is...reactions23repliesCopingMedicationsBlood Sugar Management
Low blood sugars...What has been your lowest blood sugar? Recently I was in Spain and mine dropped to 21 during the early morning hours. Granted I have little memory of the experience...reactions17repliesBlood Sugar Management
Metformin and weight loss ...Has anyone lost weight on metformin?...reactions4repliesBlood Sugar ManagementA1c
All Symptoms Matter With Type 2 Diabetes...I began having difficulty swallowing and started sweating excessively. These and other symptoms that I assumed were nothing serious and eventually disappeared would come back and lead to my type...reactions7comments
New AI based diabetic retinopathy screening cameras in primary care...Hello. I just read on reddit that there is some kind of new AI cameras in primary care to screen for diabetic retinopathy. Where could i find primary care centre...reactions2repliesCostDiagnosisTips & Advice
Lowering A1c with diet and exercise alone (no medication)...Hello everyone, I would like to hear from people who have succeeded in lowering their A1c without taking medication. My A1c was 6.5%. I am trying the diet and exercise...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
What is the daily maximum sugar and carbohydrate intake?...Hi everyone, I hope You're all doing well. I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and currently, I am on medication. I attempted to find the answer to my...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedBlood Sugar ManagementTips & Advice
abnormal hemoglobin and diabetes...Can abnormal hemoglobin cause high a1c numbers in asymptomatic persons?...reactions2repliesA1cBlood Sugar ManagementNewly Diagnosed
3 Easy Ways to Incorporate Veggies Into Your Meals...So often, my patients tell me that they know they should be eating more vegetables, but they don't know how or have the desire to make it happen. However, the...reactions2comments
Listening to Your Body: Understanding Its Signals...Listen to your body. What is it telling you? I was doing a centering exercise. It was supposed to bring me calm focus to guide my decisions and actions as...reactions5comments
Playing the Blame Game When You Have Type 2 Diabetes...Like many people, I blame myself for my type 2 diabetes (T2D). And it doesn't help that I still blame myself even now when I eat the "wrong" foods -...reactions2comments
Managing Type 2 Diabetes: A Journey of Dedication and Care...Mrs. Suman Das's battle with Type 2 diabetes has undoubtedly posed a myriad of challenges for her. The physical symptoms she experiences, such as fluctuating blood sugar levels and persistent...reactions1comment
warm winter diebetic mens socks...Looking for recommendations for mens diebetic warm winter socks that are easy on and very warm. My feet are always cold and more so in the winter. Thanks...reactions8repliesTips & Advice
WHOLE oat groats vs steel cut confusion???...I was using steel cut oats previously. Then, I found out whole groats were in the market. Assuming that WHOLE must be better to control blood sugar than steel-cut (if...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Early morning High Blood Sugar...Why?...I don't eat anything past 7pm. I cannot for the life of me figure out why my blood counts are so high. My doctor is strict at having labs done...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar Management
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...reactions23comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesBlood Sugar Management
