Explaining Type 2 Diabetes to My Little Superhero...Braxton, my 4-year-old son, is a ball of boundless and what seems to be endless energy. He tackles his breakfast like a tiny champion, devours pancakes in seconds, and runs...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healthy & Hydrated Giveaway (Now Closed)...The healthy & hydrated giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! As the heat of summer is upon us, monitoring water intake and hydration levels is an essential...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Can I run my sugar around 300 and not take medication?...Mostly vegetarian brought my numbers down from five hundred 23 hundred eating correctly period can I run at three hundred without taking medication question mark...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Tips to Improve Your Sleep With T2D...Make sleep cool again! We live in a society where sleep deprivation is often glorified. Lack of sleep usually gets viewed as a badge of honor for hustle, grind, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Connections to Type 2 Diabetes...Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered a metabolic disease. You may have heard of metabolic syndrome when learning about type 2 diabetes (T2D). Metabolic syndrome is a group...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Hidden Costs of Diabetes...Diabetes is expensive. This is true even if you have "good" healthcare coverage. Either the monthly premiums cost a lot, or the monthly copays are pricey. And since there's no...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How does getting sick affect your blood sugar?...Hi everyone, I'm curious to know whether anyone has noticed an impact of sickness/illness on their blood sugar levels? I finally caught COVID in January and the impact on my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementInsulinGlucose Meters & Monitors
Switched to Metformin Extended Release and my blood sugar is much higher?...I was on regular Metformin twice a day. Just recently in the last 2 months really started getting serious with low carb. Within 2 weeks I got my fasting blood...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedications
Lipitor...I wanted to see if anyone else with type 2 here takes lipitor and how it is for them. I got prescribed them along with metformin and ozempic and it's...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMedications
Decoding Food Labels: Navigating Confusion in Food Choices...I honestly do try to eat better. I'm not saying I'm always very good at it, but I try. Recently, I took note of how confusing making healthier choices can...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Fiber Fact Sheet: 5 Reasons to Fill Up on Fiber...It's time to face the facts: people aren't getting enough fiber. The most recent data shows that the average adult in the United States consumes approximately 15 grams daily, well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CGM reads consistently too low....It’s a Dexcom. Would calibrating help?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesGlucose Meters & Monitors
Why Are Diabetes Medications Out Of Stock?...It seems that a few well-known diabetes medications are not in stock right now in several states. Are you having problems getting your medications? We would like to hear from...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesAwarenessMedications
Living With Diabetes With a Supportive Spouse...As soon as I heard the words, "You have type 2 diabetes," a chill ran through my body. Not only did I fear the unknown, but needles and finger pricks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Managing Stress and Type 2 Diabetes...If you are living with type 2 diabetes, then managing stress is a critical component of your diabetes management. Even if you feel like everything else in your life is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Alcohol Intake with Type 2 Diabetes: 5 Key Tips...It could be hard to imagine a good get-together without a drink or two. Alcohol is a common part of many social events, from weddings to birthdays to an afternoon...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seeing injection sites...Any other large chested women having trouble seeing injection sites? 😳...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Tempeh Coconut Curry Noodles...Recreate your favorite takeout menu selections with this Indian-inspired dish, tempeh coconut curry. Adding some spice to your life makes making flavorful meals that align with your health goals easier...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Screening for potential new treatments...Hi all what's your thoughts of screening babies to see if they are potentially going to be diabetic? I read in a blog that JDRF are already doing research. Is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamInsulin
Over-the-Counter CGM: A Turning Point in Diabetes Management?...Soon, in the U.S., folks will have access to an FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). That means without a doctor's prescription and no worrying about whether health insurance...Reactions0reactionsComments32 comments