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...reactionsrepliesDiet & NutritionCoping
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...reactions19repliesSupportAwareness
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...reactionsrepliesTreatmentSupport
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...reactions3repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
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...reactions17repliesComplications
Metform and diarrhea ...I am on metformin and get diarrhea with it. Please what can i do. Was on trulicity but that is outrageous pricing 545 00 with my insurance sibce its a...reactions2repliesA1cMedicationsSide Effects
Blood sugar going up when I haven’t eaten...What causes my blood sugar to rise in the morning when I haven’t eaten since the night before. This morning I go up and took my blood sugar. It was...reactions2repliesBlood Sugar Management
What do ya'll snack on?...I'm not only trying to gain weight but I get the munchies during the day. I may no longer be pre-diabetic but I'd like to keep it that way so...reactions18repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Daytime Sleepiness...How many out there experience daytime sleepiness? Daily, it never fails, a nap from Noon to 2pm. I need to shake this and I have sleep apnea. The CPAP machine...reactions19repliesComplicationsSleepTips & Advice
Does injected insulin get used up in the presence of blood glucose?...With all due respect, I need a definitive answer to this question please. I can guess. I really need to know if injected insulin is depleted in the bloodstream as...reactions3repliesBlood Sugar Management
Facing the Roadblocks to Eating Healthy With T2D...I admit it; I find it so hard to eat right with type 2 diabetes (T2D). What do you do when you find it challenging to do the right thing?...reactions3comments
