How do I set food to eat?...I need help in how to set my diet?...reactions4repliesCopingDiet & NutritionDiagnosis
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?...Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you may be also wondering: What if my diagnosis...reactions1comment
Having all of my remaining teeth pulled out on 8/19/2024...Hello my name is Danny and on Monday the 19th I will be getting all of my teeth pulled and I would like to know will that affect my diabetes?...reactions1replySupportHealthcare TeamMental Health
Trying to Lose My Belly Fat...Sugar stores fat in your cells and builds up in your belly, and I've tried to lose this fat but it's not easy. Lifestyle changes work for a while and...reactions3comments
New Diagnosis...I was diagnosed on a whim My aide and I knew as soon as I got sick and couldn’t get better no matter what I did that the doctors were...reactions2comments
Type two diabetes, looking for a good diet to follow...I would like to know what I should be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner and how much...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Tired...I can't find any diabetes medication that won't hurt me in a long run. I've been on 60's some different medication where it affected me in some way and I...reactions1replyTips & AdviceMedications
Sun, Sweat, and Self-care: Managing Diabetes While Staying Active This Summer...Summer is in full swing, and with it comes the urge to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and hit the beach and pool. However, for those of us managing...reactions4comments
Hi there...I want to loose weight I cannot cope with using insulin as it makes me put weight on when I went to see about my diabetes the sister at the...reactions5replies
Is Your Medication Causing You To Have Paranoid Feelings? ...Of course, the first thing to do is to consult your doctor right away. Has this ever happened to anyone? We would like to hear from you. What were the...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
Are You Having Problems With Skin Peeling On Lips?...This comes and goes for me. It doesn't really bother me, but it does leave my bottom lip sore at times. I'm not sure if it's a side effect from...reactions1replySide EffectsTips & AdviceCoping
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...reactions2repliesCopingTips & AdviceSupport
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...reactionsrepliesTips & 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"...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceSupportCoping
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...reactions22repliesTips & AdviceCopingWeather
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...reactions1replyBlood 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5repliesCopingDiet & Nutrition
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...reactionsrepliesDiet & 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...reactionsrepliesAwarenessDiet & Nutrition
