Diabetes and Infections...Before I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I could accidentally have something go under my nail bed and break the skin. I would simply just clean it...reactionscomments
Being Mindful of What & How I'm Eating...Food is nourishment and keeps us alive, but in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, eating is often automatic and rushed - we don't always think about what...reactionscomments
Tips for Performing a Foot Exam...One of the most problematic complications for diabetics is ulcers and sores, and the most common spot is on the foot. The combination of nerve damage to the legs and...reactions8comments
Sprouted Grain and Egg English Muffin...Is brunch one of your very favorites? Personally, my favorite time of day to eat hot breakfast foods is dinner time! Whatever your preference, this makes a great, fast, and...reactionscomments
Under Control With Food, Exercise, and Medicine...Sometime in 2017 Dec. That winter season I was feeling thirsty and outflow of urine frequency was high. As per the advice of my doctor friend I tested my blood...reactions2comments
What Is So Wrong With Taking Meds?...There appears to be a real hate-on for taking medications, and at the pharmaceutical industry who make them. I don’t like to take meds. However, I do. I never planned...reactionscomments
Advice on testing blood sugar?...I know how to test, but not sure about what results mean. Thanks. Submit your own question!...reactions1replyBlood Sugar ManagementTips & Advice
Coffee Creamers and Elevated Blood Sugar...I am wondering if it is common for coffeemate creamers to elevate blood sugars? Does coffee itself elevate those numbers, as well? Thanks so much....reactions5repliesDiet & NutritionBlood Sugar Management
Reasons to Exercise...Are you stuck in an exercise rut and in need of motivation? It can be hard to get back on the exercise bandwagon when it has been a while since...reactionscomments
Stopped taking glyburide...So, using metformin and glyburide, along with diet and exercise, I got my A1C from 8.9 in February to 5.4 now. My doctor instructed me to stop taking Glyburide. So...reactions3repliesMedications
Insulin Injection Tips...According to The Diabetes, Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN) study, resistance to starting insulin therapy is a major problem among patients and providers/physicians. The DAWN study revealed insulin therapy begins...reactions5comments
3 Tips for Those Who Self-Start a Continuous Glucose Monitor...A number of people with type 2 diabetes are now gaining access to flash or continuous glucose monitor systems (CGMs). Yet, as is typical for those living with type 2 diabetes...reactionscomments
Cucumber Salad...3 ingredients...this recipe only needs 3 ingredients! It takes 5 minutes to make and looks lovely with the addition of fresh dill mixed in and sprinkled on top. Makes 4...reactionscomments
3 Foods to Boost Immunity...It's the start of summer, and the family may be basking in the sun while poolside when all of a sudden – achoo! A case of the summer sniffles strikes...reactionscomments
My Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis...I was diagnosed in 2007 and went through denial it’s not happening to me. I thought I had everything under my control. Now this many years later I am still...reactions6comments
How do I help my husband with T2D?...All he does is take his meds nothing else. He is not insulin-dependent....reactions1replyCaregiving
Wasting away, losing muscle?...So my boyfriend has struggled to control his diabetes the entire 7 years we've been together. He's had two episodes of pancreatitis (horrible experiences) and he's steadily lost his muscles...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
How Are People Doing With Work Issues During COVID?...I am newly diagnosed, just started taking 500mg Metformin 2x day. My a1c was 7.6. I have been working from home during pandemic, but my boss is telling me they...reactions1replyWork & Employment
Denial & Difficulty Accepting a Diabetes Diagnosis...Denial and difficulty accepting the diabetes diagnosis are not uncommon. You may have found yourself or someone else saying “I’m only borderline diabetes,” “It’s just prediabetes,” “I was started on...reactionscomments
Community Answers: What Complications Have You Experienced?...We asked our Facebook community members: ‘What complications or health problems have you experienced associated with diabetes?’ We received a wide variety of answers, some expected and common, and some...reactionscomments
