Recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets...On October 2, 2020, drug company Marksans Pharma Limited, India voluntarily expanded an earlier recall of metformin extended-release (ER) tablets (500 mg and 750 mg). The new recall includes 76...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes Denial...I was diagnosed 20 years ago with type 2. I’ve been on and off with my self-care although I do take my meds faithfully. I go months without checking my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Surprise...Out of the blue in May 2005 I was diagnosed. I had no symptoms. Yes I was told I am a prediabetic. A1C of 7.5 Started actos. In two months...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Walking the Dog and Easing Back Into Exercise...My good friend/neighbor was staying away from home overnight for a couple of weeks because she'd signed up to be a crafts vendor in a nearby city’s market. Did I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Baking Adventures with Type 2 Diabetes...Baking is one of the great joys in life. There’s something satisfying about starting with a pile of dry powders, cups filled with wet liquids, teaspoons of spice, and ending...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes-Friendly Tips to Fuel Your Fitness Regimen – Part 1...Don’t let the stress of managing your blood sugar levels stop you from engaging in your favorite physical activity or trying new ways to be active. With a little organization...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Guide to Eating Out on a Healthy or Low-Carb Diet...Eating out is normally a festive and enjoyable experience, however, a restaurant menu can be a difficult thing to navigate. Even though sit-down seating in some restaurants has been closed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Peanut Butter Jar Overnight Oats...Do you hate wasting that leftover peanut butter in the empty jar? Here’s a great way to use it that takes no time at all and provides a healthy breakfast...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes...Type 2 diabetes can slowly develop over many years. Many people who have type 2 diabetes show no symptoms, or their symptoms may be mild. Since the signs and symptoms...
Random Blood Glucose Test...A random blood glucose test measures how much sugar (glucose) you have in your blood at the time you are tested. This test is sometimes called the casual glucose test...
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test...An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a blood test that checks your blood sugar levels before and after you drink a sweet drink that contains glucose (sugar). The test...
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?...There are 3 main forms of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, accounting for 90 to 95 percent...
Fasting Blood Glucose...The fasting blood glucose test is the quickest and simplest test used to diagnose diabetes. The test measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood. For the most reliable...
Hemoglobin A1C Testing...The hemoglobin A1C test measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months. The test is also known as: When glucose (sugar) enters your blood, it...
Please help, any info needed...Back in March it was discovered that my blood sugar was 300. My a1c was 11. Docs put me on metformin and I experienced the usual side effects but they...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Diagnosis and Testing...Glucose tests are used to measure the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Your doctor may use 1 of the tests to see if you have diabetes. If you...
Numbness or Tingling...People with diabetes often experience numbness, tingling, or pain, usually in their feet, legs, hands, and arms. This is known as peripheral (sensory) neuropathy, or nerve damage. This happens because...
Blurred Vision...Our bodies use insulin to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone that helps sugar get into cells, where it is used to create energy. In type 2...
Unexplained Sudden Weight Loss, Constant Hunger, and Fatigue...Unexplained sudden weight loss, constant hunger, and fatigue (extreme tiredness) can be signs that your blood glucose (sugar) is too high. In type 2 diabetes, your body is resistant to...
Excessive Thirst and Frequent Urination...Excessive thirst (polydipsia) and frequent urination (polyuria) are two common symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Both are signs that high blood sugar (glucose) is causing your kidneys to work extra...
