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I read a brief post on Facebook saying inositol, a supplement, helps insulin resistance. I am type 2 on metformin and mounjaro. I never go low. Has anyone heard of it or tried? I will ask my endocrinologist if it is safe.

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type 2 in USA on 500 mg metformin and 1.0 Ozempic I am trying an otc CGM by dexcom called stelo, my readings are averaging 140 mg/ dl or 7.8 mmol/L my last A1C was 6.5% which was increase , so my dr added the Ozempic and I can’t tolerate more metformin. I went to a diabetes health fair and the...

I started Rybelsus in Jan combined with metformin but had digestive issues so decreased metformin. Just had follow up labs and they are bad. Fasting glucose, A1C and triglycerides went up.no weightloss, I see endocrinologist next week. She had mentioned Jardiance as an option last visit. I was...

Hello I am overweight, type 2. I have recently started wearing dexcom g7 CGM. My average glucose is around 150 mg/dL. A1C is 5.6%, but I donate blood regularly so that may be off (low). My endocrinologist encourages me to lose weight. I eat low carb, but I have trouble losing. She increased...

I have dexcom 7. I put on the back of arm. I did have one fall off and luckily they replaced it. I find it helpful

I did trials of freestyle libre and dexcom 7. I kept getting false low readings with libre and found dexcom more accurate. Dexcom is more expensive, though and only lasts 10 days. I like dexcom better, but am going to use only occasionally because of cost. I have to have the reader near me or I...

Thank you. I donated blood June 2. Would that lower A1C?

My A1C is 5.6%, 6 months ago 5.7%, but my fasting glucose was 157mg/dl. I have been using CGM and average is around 150mg/dL. I see my Dr next week. Do these numbers make sense?

My dr prescribed dexcom 7. I think I will have to pay out of pocket. Do I need a receiver or does it work with android phone? I am in USA. Can anyone tell me about it?

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Are you getting electrolytes? Are you losing a lot of weight? How are you sleeping? Most fruits have a lot of carbs and some veggies are starchy which breaks down to sugar. Good for you to make dietary changes. The fatigue could be due to a number of things. One, if you are in ketosis, is...

That is a good question. When you go low carb, your need for electrolytes increases. I was drinking bullion when I started. now, I am fermenting foods which are salty so I don’t feel the need to add more. I also take a magnesium supplement to prevent leg cramps at night. You could try just...

I think they will. I have been low carb/keto for a few months. I did get cravings at first, but not so much anymore. Sometimes, something salty will help me. I do use artificial sweeteners. I make a sugar free chocolate mousse on occasion and my friend just gave me a skinny syrup I can add to...