Itchy feet and legs...My mom was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in 2014. She has a period during the past few months when her average blood sugar levels where around 220, but right...reactions2repliesComplications
When Do High Blood Sugars Need Less Medication?...When it comes to diabetes medications, if you've struggled with higher blood sugars, you may be thinking you need more medicine. However, as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist...reactions1comment
Define your own "Perfection"...I suffer from a couple of other uncommon serious ailments, as well as being diabetic. I find that very few care providers know very much at all about them, so...reactions4comments
6 Ways People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Boost Kidney Health...People with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). As many as 1 in 3 people with diabetes will develop kidney disease. But there...reactions6comments
Newly Diagnosed....Im 56 and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Im a nervous wreck all the time. What should I eat not eat. These medications scare me because I keep hearing...reactions2repliesSupport
Rotisserie Chicken Soup...Are you looking for a quick, healthy, and filling meal? This may be your new favorite recipe! With a shredded pre-baked rotisserie chicken, the possibilities are endless and soup can...reactions1comment
Navigating a New Life...For many years, I was too busy to take care of myself. When I received the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, I was horrified. I felt so many emotions: anger...reactions6comments
My Surgery Experience and Managing Type 2 Diabetes...There was an occasion when I had to undergo a small minor surgery. Surgeries are not quite so "small" and easy when you have type 2 diabetes. My team of...reactionscomments
YouTube Channel for Diabetes ...There is a YouTube channel called Diabetics Talk. Very good channel....reactions2repliesCoping
Making the Most of Sunday Brunch With Type 2 Diabetes...Let's face it; brunch is a vibe! It's all about celebrating the weekend, spending time with friends, and enjoying all-day breakfast foods. But it can also be an environment that...reactions1comment
Trulicity...Has anyone else experienced a problem with Humana not paying for their Truelicity I had my first prescription filled and then my second prescription they wanted an outrageous amount of...reactions1replyCostMedicationsTreatment
Functional Medicine for Diabetes ...Has anyone been to a functional medicine doctor? Could functional medicine be the solution for diabetes?...reactions1replyTreatment
does low blood sugar cause strange dreams...I am having recurring dreams about having low blood sugar. When I wake up I actually have low blood sugar....reactions27repliesBlood Sugar ManagementComplicationsSymptoms
freestyle libre 2 sensor ABBOTT SUCKS...why would Abbott make this ? an uncontrolable alarm that goes off below 70, above 150 and when your phone is out of range... and it overrides your phone system...reactions6repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
Need support.....I’m very stressed with my diabetes, I really hate diabetes, it causes me so much stress. When first diagnosed I was really scared, I lost weight stuck to a strict...reactions18repliesCopingDepressionMental HealthSupport
Is Fatigue a Type 2 Diabetes Indicator?...There are many reasons you might be fatigued. The possibilities are vast, from not getting enough sleep to being sick or having another medical condition. But is fatigue a type...reactions8comments
How accurate are Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices?...I compared more than 80 CGM sensor readings with finger prick blood glucose readings taken at the same time. I found that the sensor readings are higher than the finger...reactions8repliesGlucose Meters & Monitors
Herbed Garden Tomato Salad...Eating your fruits and vegetables is considered essential for keeping your body healthy, whether you have diabetes or not. This herbed garden tomato salad recipe provides a quick and easy...reactions1comment
Personal Experiences Leading to My Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis...Despite my mother being diagnosed several years prior to her passing, 2 of my aunts being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and my eventual diabetes diagnosis, I knew absolutely nothing...reactionscomments
FeaturedWhat are your experiences with grief and diabetes management?...There are so many things that can impact diabetes management. One aspect that can particularly be overlooked is grief. I wanted to use this forum thread as a space to...reactions31repliesMental Health
