Eating a healthy meal and doing some healthy exercises...My name is anne and i am a type 2 diabetic i used to take my sister's dog for long walks and i would drink loads of water because i...reactions2repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Which T2D symptom bothers you the most?...Living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be a constant struggle. Which of the many T2D symptoms or side effects bothers you the most?...reactions111repliesSymptomsSide Effects
Community Views: Bothersome T2D Symptoms...For some people, living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a constant struggle. Keeping blood glucose levels within a healthy range can be a daily challenge. Many symptoms impact the...reactions11comments
3-4 months in dkg last year waiting to l2 use insulin ama...Was diagnosed diabetic 2013 January 13th , had to wait until April 27th to learn to use insulin family doc said wait until your appointment don't go in early ...reactions5repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiagnosis
What You Drink Makes a Difference...Hopefully, when you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), your doctor spent a lot of time discussing the additional health complications involved with T2D. Proper blood sugar management is...reactions3comments
Looking for a doctor that could help me get off meds...I have been taking metformin for 30 years. I also was taking Felicity. I took myself off Felicity then the doctor said I was doing good so I didn’t need...reactions1replyBlood Sugar Management
This is closing my future...Well, I thought I had this licked with a plant-based low glycemic index diet. I've lost 14 kg in 2 months. I've done well with this approach before. However my...reactions15repliesCopingDiet & NutritionWork & Employment
Why Regular Blood Sugar Monitoring Works for Me...It has been quite a while since I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a little over 30 years ago. During my time with diabetes, I have learned a...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions1replyBlood 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5repliesBlood 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...reactions8repliesBlood 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...reactions3repliesMedications
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
CGM reads consistently too low....It’s a Dexcom. Would calibrating help?...reactions2repliesGlucose Meters & Monitors
