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...reactions4repliesSide EffectsTreatment
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...
Pet Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes...Have you heard of ‘animal-assisted therapy’? It is a therapy that saves lives, every day. “Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that uses dogs or other animals to help people...reactionscomments
Protecting Yourself: How to Manage Infections with Type 2 Diabetes...People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are more prone to infections, which can also become more severe. Elevated blood sugar levels weaken the immune system, making it harder to fight...
Sores or Cuts That Heal Slowly or Do Not Heal...Skin care is important for people with type 2 diabetes, and sores or cuts that heal slowly or do not heal are a common problem. High blood glucose levels damage...
How to Get UnStuck if You’re in a Diabetes Rut...We all get in a rut from time to time. The gap between knowing what we need to do and actually doing it can be a big divide at times. This is...reactions2comments
Sugar intake for nutrition...Does that make it okay to consume the sugars if they really are going to be used for more energy?...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
Meet Some Less-Famous Starchy Vegetables...If you’ve taken even a passing interest in how you approach carbohydrates since you’ve had diabetes, or understood you are at risk for developing diabetes, then you already know potatoes...reactionscomments
Metformin ER not lasting...Anyone else have issue with blood sugar spiking 2 hours before next dose of metformin ER due?...reactions1replyMedications
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes last month...I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I am taking Metformin. My doctor also added Victoza injections and now I find that I’m not hungry. I am...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Glucose Checking: You Gotta Know Your "Why"...My heart sank when I read the Facebook post. It was from a man who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. His doctor had sent him home with a...reactions2comments
Diabetes problems...Hi, I took metamorfin and it caused me a lot problems, diarrhea, weakness, pain. My liver is also in the problem. Doctor said it wont affect it and it will...reactions8repliesSide EffectsTreatment
A Few Meal and Snack Tweaks...I’m finding myself eating more than I should since I've been staying home more and thank you stress! So I started making little tweaks to my meals and snacks in...reactionscomments
Quinoa Patties...As the world moves towards a more plant-based diet, the protein found in quinoa and peas has been used in many recipes to replace meat. Energy bars, smoothies, even pancake...reactionscomments
The Freestyle Libre 2 System is Here!...It seems like we were just introduced to the Freestyle Libre, and now the anticipated Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System has launched! Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMS) have become an...reactionscomments
