Help adjusting when decades of managing prediabetes no longer works...For those of us who have controlled prediabetes for decades, but the progressive T2 disease no longer responds as well as it used to, suggestions to keep the control going...reactions9repliesBlood Sugar Management
Resolutions Aren't Just for January...The beginning of a new calendar year can be a motivating time to set resolutions or commit to healthy changes. Most of us do it. We set our sights on...reactions2comments
Neuropathy: Going Beyond Tablets for Treatment...Neuropathy is a notoriously tough complication of type 2 diabetes. Nighttime leg pain, numbness, burning, shooting pains, extreme sensitivity to touch, and even changes to the shape and function of...reactionscomments
What to Know If You Have Been Diagnosed With Diabetic Macular Edema...A possible complication for people with type 2 diabetes is macular edema, an eye condition that affects vision. If you have been diagnosed with diabetic macular edema (DME), early treatment...reactionscomments
Biosimilar Insulins for Type 2 Diabetes...Type 2 diabetes affects about 30 million people in the United States today. Biosimilar insulins may be an additional option for people with type 2 diabetes. They may be able...
Should I Be Worried About My Diabetes?...Should I be worried about my type 2 diabetes (T2D)? This question pops up from time to time, and there's not always an easy answer. I'm fortunate enough to have...reactions15comments
Weight Loss Insulin shots and Diabetes...My son is losing weight while taking insulin and earing same amt of food. Has anyone had this experience?...reactions1replyInsulinWeight Management
I always hear type 2 diabetes can be completely reversed. Is this really possible?...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Why is my Blood sugar always high in the morning and go down after eating, it's so frustrating 😭...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
Savor the Season, Not Just the Sweets: My T2D Holiday Tips...Raise your hand if you are ready for the holidays. Yep, me too! The holidays are a time for joy, family, and, unfortunately, a surplus of tempting treats. As a...reactionscomments
Pre diabetes and calcium score...Got 550 coronary calcium score plus diagnosed with prediabetes. Do I need to live a Spartan existence for the rest of my life?in order to reverse this?...reactions1replyPrediabetes
I don't understand Metformin much...So I am pre diabetic. My a1c was 6.2 I am on 500mg daily. I understand metformin makes the liver produce less sugar, the gi tract absorbs more sugar to...reactions9repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedications
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...reactions23repliesBlood Sugar ManagementCopingMedications
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?...reactions4repliesA1cBlood Sugar Management
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...reactions2repliesDiagnosisCostTips & 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
