Surviving Type 2 DiabetesWhen I jumped the fence after being prediabetic I was devastated. My Dr sent me to a diabetic educator and I took my husband. It was overwhelming to grasp this... By koda20021 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Frustrated with T2D and familyI have had T2D for 12 years. I have hard time getting family members to understand the importance of following my meal plan. You wouldn't offer an alcoholic a beer... By rmwagner721 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
StrugglingI just had my A1c done and it was 14.2 I have lost a lot of weight 197 to 156 I take 4 shots a day I can't understand why... By vickirabon19691 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
SuccessI knew something was wrong earlier this year and with my family history (grandmother type 1 and mother type 2 diabetics) I had a sneaking suspicion of what it was... By laurie-s2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Am an Insulin-Dependent Type 2 DiabeticI am active, eat low-carb, and have a “normal” weight and a 5.9 A1C. I would like both to be lower. The thing that surprises people about me? That I... By bcjdhkk1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Type 2 Diabetes Difficult To ControlDecember 2006 Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes I Was Just Devastated Beyond Words. My First Thought Was My Grandpa Virgil And My Daddy Having Diabetes Along With Leg Amputations. Confined... By eleanor301 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
PCOSI already had a predisposition. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It causes insulin resistance. In 2016, I found out it had finally turned into full-blown type 2. It has... By mommaveex31 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Newly DiagnosedI had a great internist. She sat me down in my early 50’s and explained that I was pre-diabetic. She gave me a monitoring device and told me to cut... By buddyspike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Caroline's JourneyI have 4 grandparents with diabetes. I have 2 parents with diabetes. I didn't stand a chance. My BS was 250-450 for 18 months. I begged for insulin. My Ex-endo... By caroline1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Frustrating but Possible to ControlI would never have believed that I was able to decrease my A1c from 12.4 to 6.4! I had a history of borderline high blood sugar from the time I... By sheriteri1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It's Not EasyI have been a Type II diabetic for 9 years. Fortunately for me it is diet-controlled. I have been a chocoholic since childhood, which makes it tempting for me to... By pcho1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Wellness SurpriseI went to my annual wellness back in May of this year and got a call about my lab work. My glucose was 210! The Dr called and said she... By whatimeating1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
WreckPeople with type two diabetes suffer the most there needs to be someone who teaches us just like college students, how to cook how to use herbs and spices, that... By dolcecanana11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Life-Changing ExperienceI rarely went to the doctor, several years ago for gall stones which I didn't need surgery for, and that's it. In June of this year I got very sick... By sandy-kay1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
TrulicityI tried this shot to help control my sugar because after starting this shot my sugar went higher than ever. Also my blood tests were a lot worse. My liver... By eagles11611 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
It's HardLiving with diabetes is very hard at my age. A month ago I almost died. My sugar was 1100 almost in a coma. I am better now thank God. I... By chef-douglas1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Motivated to Take Type 2 Diabetes SeriouslyHow hard it is to get motivated to take type 2 diabetes seriously? I've been a diagnosed diabetic for 14 years. I knew I had a family history. I knew... By cherylthebookseller1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Diabetes FrustrationsI get frustrated because I can no longer enjoy the Polish food that I love. I also cannot have a beer with my nephews. I also get tired easily and... By esobcz011 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
StrokeMy husband had a major stroke in February. Before his stroke his A1C was 9.0 now it is 6.1. He is down 60lbs. His meds are reduced. I am thankful... By love1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Adventure BeginsMy grandmother, father, one of my sisters were T2DIABETICs, my brother is prediabetic and I was diagnosed over 10 years ago. My first experience as a Diabetic was that the... By dhyana-starr1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments