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
I Want Sugar!! I Want Sugar!! I Want Sugar!! I Want Sugar!! Help!!!...What do you do to curve sugar cravings? I have tried sugar-free candies, but I'm finding that it's not doing the trick anymore. What things have you tried that work...reactions16repliesTips & Advice
Have You Kept Off Your Weight For 5 Years Or More?...I have been dieting since the beginning of time. The sad part is that the weight always comes back, sooner or later. Have you been able to keep the weight...reactions6repliesCopingWeight Management
What Do You Do To Simulate Your Brain?...Our minds race a lot, always worrying about a million different things at once. This is especially true when it comes to our health. What do you do to just...reactionsrepliesMental HealthCoping
Do You Have High Colesterol?...I can almost remember the first time I ever heard this word. I was 28 years old. I went to a health fair. My numbers were over 250. I remember...reactionsrepliesDiet & NutritionCoping
Does Anyone Have Type 2 Diabetes And Polymyalgia Rheumatica...If so, what symptoms did you have at first? Did your healthcare team put you on any time of treatment plan? We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team...reactions1replyTreatmentSupport
Sleep...Normal waking blood sugar is 90-110 Ive heard. If my blood sugar is in that range, but at the low end, like for example 95, I get insomnia and can’t...reactions2replies
How Many Servings Of Fruits A Day Can Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes?...My doctor told me to eat more fruit, but she never said which ones to eat. I know that all fruits are not good for us. For me, it all...reactionsrepliesCopingDiet & Nutrition
Do You Have Diabetes And Fibromyalgia?...Fibromyalgia is commonly found in people with diabetes. I have had both of these illnesses for several years. My A1C levels are usually high. But along with that, I have...reactions19repliesAwarenessSupport
What Bedtime Snacks Keep Blood Sugars Stable While Asleep?...What you choose to eat before going to sleep plays an important role in whether you improve or damage your health. I liked hard-boiled eggs and almonds. Have you experienced...reactionsrepliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Did You Know That What You Eat Could Stop Your Medication From Working?...I was talking to my doctor and she was telling me to cut back on my sugar. (again) I told her that I don't use that much sugar anymore and...reactions1replyAwarenessTips & Advice
How Do Heat And Humidity Affect Your Diabetes?...Baby, it's hot outside!!! I have been drinking lots of water these days so as not to become dehydrated. If you are out in the heat you can become dehydrated...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceAwareness
Why Do We Have To Diet If We Are Taking Diabetic Medication?...I do have an answer but not sure if it is the right one. My thought is that the medication is putting something back in our body that was missing...reactionsrepliesSupportTreatment
What Causes Pain And Burning Under The Feet?...Some people have complained of burning and pain under their feet. Does anyone else have these feelings? If so, do you know what it could be? If you are having...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
How Can I Reverse My Type 2 Diabetes?...I know this is a loaded question. I was able to get off of medication for a while, but the minute I try to be "normal", I'm back on medication...reactions31repliesTips & AdviceCoping
T2D and dizziness...Hi All I had a stroke 3 months ago and off medication. I am trying to manage with diet and exercise. I get dizzy when my blood sugar goes under...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar Management
Starting From Respect: How We Can Have Healthy Conversations...Recently, the celebrity press was abuzz about Ozempic — yet again. On social media, one celebrity commented that another was looking good in a photo, then asked if that was...reactions1comment
Discolored toe...Senior woman, most likely had gestational diabetes with all 3 pregnancies. I’ve had prediabetes for decades, maybe most of my life. All relatives have either prediabetes or T2D. Despite being...reactions9repliesComplications
