Managing Type 2 Diabetes During Religious Fasting...Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels properly. This happens because the body either does not produce enough insulin or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Side-Eye of Sugar: Living with Type 2 Diabetes in a Judgmental World...The crinkle of a chip bag at a work meeting, the raised eyebrows as I reach for a second slice of pecan pie at a family function—these seemingly innocuous moments...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
New to this, and confused ...After I ate I waited the hour and took my levels and they were 150, I thought I didn’t get the sample right and retook it on another finger and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
tiredness and fatigue when blood glucose gets high...Does anyone suffer from fatigue or tiredness when blood glucose rises above 180? Especially when it is in the 200s? I am trying to learn if I am being psychosomatic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementSymptoms
Synjardy XR vs. Semiglutide ...I'm a 70 year old male with Type 2 diabetes. I've been taking Synjardy XR for about 4 years. I'm not obese but could probably eat a little better. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMedicationsComplicationsSide Effects
Do You Have a Vision for Your Type 2 Diabetes Health?...Imagine living your best life with type 2 diabetes. What would that look like? How would you feel? What experiences would you pursue? What would you do regularly? What would...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
No weight loss on Mounjaro...I’ve been on Mounjaro 15 for about one year. It’s been a little off and on because of problems obtaining the drug, BUT I haven’t lost any weight. My A1C...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedicationsWeight Management
Have Diabetes-Related Kidney Disease? Changes to Care You Might Need...High blood pressure and diabetes are the top causes of end-stage renal (kidney) disease. If you have diabetes-related kidney disease, changes to your diabetes care are likely necessary. Here are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Insulin...Hi there, I have been to see the diabetes nurse Tonight and she says I have to use Abasalgar insulin at night as I am waiting for a colostomy operation...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Type 2 Diabetes Changed My Perspective: For the Better...Who would have thought that my journey with type 2 diabetes would be the least of my healthcare-related worries? Don't get me wrong; it's a significant factor in my life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly diagnosed...I'm a 59 yr old woman who works out 4x week (lifting, treadmill and racquetball) I'm 135'bs 5'4" and active. I'm on disability for my mental health and have medicare...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesInsurance & DisabilityDiagnosisSupport
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA Dollars...If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend the money in those accounts. The good news...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
what is more important to control, spike or stay-in-range...Friends: I have been a T2D for a very long time and I am on Metformin 750 twice a day. Since I am on Libre Freestyle 3 CGM (best thing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Alcohol abuse and type 2...My husband is an alcohol abuser. Drinking 5 to 7 higher alcohol level drinks a night and more on the weekends. He has type 2 diabetes and takes insulin daily...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingBlood Sugar Management
I have Type II Diabetes, now what?...I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes probably 20 years ago. I was prescribed Metformin at the time, I started at 500 mg, along with other medications I can't seem...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
Type 2 Diabetes ...I recently was approved for the Libre 3 CGM and I was truly impressed with the results. Just recently I was disapproved for the same monitor due to not having...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBlood Sugar Management
Impact...I am Saraj, I was diagnosed in 2016 and was doing better. Took my A1C from 10 to 7.5, which is an improvement but not as good as it should...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Surprising Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes...A common question among people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is "Why me?" or "How did I get diabetes?" Other reactions include guilt or shame about a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Navigating Type 2 Diabetes in My Family Tree...I had 18 aunts and uncles just on my mother's side of the family. Many of my extended family members had diabetes and tried to eat foods that would support...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm having destress over being a diabetic type 2...Needing some understanding...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
