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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Not An Added ChapterHi, I'm Erica! I am Beautifully Fighting and learning as I live with this big new part in my life and the life of so many others. In 2014 I...reactionscomments
Apprehensive New Type 2 DiabeticHi everyone, my name is Sharon, I’m 41 years old and was just diagnosed as a Type 2, two weeks ago. I’m currently on Trulicity, which hasn’t been bad. I...reactions1comment
Been a T2D for 15 YearsHi all: I became a diabetic at age 44. A1C at first was around 6.2. Progressively reached 7.0 or just below. Switched endocrinologists a year ago. Ozempic, just approved by...reactions1comment
Following a LeadToday my A1C was 6.7. When my son and his wife were home for Thanksgiving, they both looked great. My daughter -in-law gave up sugar about 3 months ago and...reactionscomments
Diabetes Is Ruining My LifeI was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 8 years ago. Last year I decided to stop taking my insulin because stupid me, I lost 50 lbs and thought I...reactions11comments
Still At ItEver since the meeting on learning how to count calories I keep trying hard at that. Although I'll be honest in that I tend to pay more attention to the...reactions3comments
ContinuingContinuing on forward. Saw my doctor today. She's very happy with the labs but when she looked at the spread sheets she decided to put back on Metformin, taking at...reactionscomments
Nutritionist MeetingI saw the new nutritionist Tuesday morning. Was a group meeting of about ten of us. Was nice. Learned some stuff and nice material, site links to take home. Reading...reactionscomments
I Keep TryingAs I posted in the forum about do I remember when I was dx I keep trying. It's a hard game we play isn't it? I try to use this...reactions1comment
Faith knowing I was going to be OK!!It's been 12 years since I have heard the words you have Type 2 diabetes. That day and those word changed my life forever. This diagnosis changed my life but...reactions1comment
Share Your Diagnosis StorySharing your story can help others feel less alone as they move through diagnoses and treatments. Share your diagnosis story and read others by clicking the button below! Not...reactionscomments
Type 2 TruckerAugust 2015 I failed my DOT medical physical required to keep your CDL & keep driving. Never had any health issues before. The urine test came back with sugar in...reactions1comment
Hmm . . . in HindsightIn Late August 2017, my pinky and ring finger started tingling; Constantly. I was thinking stroke? Pinched nerve? After it continued for several days, I started the process of registering...reactions1comment
