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    Type 2 Feeling lousy

    omg yes! I just did a reading and my blood glucose mmol reading is 5.3. I had to sit down immediately when I got home from my work out because I have a headache and feel clumsy, shaky and weak. I absolutely feel better when it is higher like around 7 or so. I am hoping it will just be...
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    What causes anxiety in those with diabetes?

    That's a very good way of putting it - a huge job we are thrown into. I remember being diagnosed with cancer in 2012. My specialist suggested major surgery to get rid of it and I was supposed to rest for a few weeks to recover afterwards. Yet it was enough so that I didn't have to go for...
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    How often should I use a fresh lancet?

    Joke: I have CDO. It's like OCD - but in alphabetical order, like it should be. I think they recommend changing it every time to reduce the chance of infection. On another note LOL to your signature! :)
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    What causes anxiety in those with diabetes?

    When I was in high school I wasn't having breakfast and we had physical education right in the morning. After a few weeks of this, I was having trouble concentrating in one of my classes so I asked if I could go to the rest room. I don't know what caused it (as in I don't know the science...
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    A Question about Blood Glucose Levels

    I recently got diagnosed (three weeks ago). My doctor and my health care nurse both want me to test my blood sugar. So I do and it fluctuates so far anywhere from 6.9 to 14.5. But my question is this: I used to not care about what I ate at all - and just ate what I wanted. So I'm...
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    5 variety of pizza at friends for tea ☹️[emoji15][emoji50]

    Hi, I am new to this forum but wanted to respond to your post. I hear you on this. My sister and I had plans to get together, when she texted me to change the time she said "oh and I have Peanut Butter Oreos for you!". All excited - it was so sweet but then I wanted to just text her back and...