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All, Background Information: Received Jansen Vaccine and Booster Two weeks ago tested positive for Covid. I immediately saw Dr and since within the first 5 days he was able to prescribe an antiviral, Paxlovid, from Pizer and did have any symptoms. The key I could take the meds I was diagnosed...

No problem glad to help ...... Just for everyone's information glucose calculate blood sugar by running a current through a sample creating a signal which is measured. If the battery starts dying the signal is unpredictable...... If I start get wonky readings, it is an industry term' I always...

One thing I noticed with my meter is that readings start to seem weird just before the battery dies. Just a thought have you checked your battery?.

Everybody has already has given good advice I would just add the following things: You will make some mistakes when you first start dealing with things, do not get discouraged it happens to everyone. It is a large learning curve. Being angry about having diabetes is natural I was initially...

I came across this yesterday, https://www.fractyl.com/therapies/, it seems like someone is working on a therapy for type 2 diabetes. From what I read they resurface the colon so that it more sensitive to insulin. Studies or currently being done with the goal of having FDA approval. I have...

My Doctor was pleased, but I had to remind him of the criteria and grudgingly agreed. He also that told me I have to keep what I am doing. If I fudged up, this a family oriented blog, he would deal with me accordingly. I messed up terribly with the first remission and made a mess of things, so...

Well, self preservation I did not want to deal with the complications. A little background I had a mother who had polio when she was eight years old and when you have problem you work it. Secondly when I came home from the hospital I received phone calls from a niece and nephew, they were so...

Alright I will give it a try ....... Group in Israel extracted muscle tissue from mice and reengineered to be extremely high sensitive to insulin. Results with mice significantly lower blood glucose levels. Disclaimer this has been done with mice not humans more work is required ......

You got it ......... I have been a large supporter of exercise I think that was the reason why the article caught my interest. I know this might not be cure, but does provide a different perspective on things .....

Promised paper, I was able to send a note to the investigator ans she sent me a link to it. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abg3947

The web page that I gave out works for both units, mg/dl and mol. if you have calculator that works for you great !!!!!!!!!

No problem and thank you

Hi all from across the pond, I came this trick a couple months when I started a new job ........ I discovered that my glucose meter keeps a 1 and 2 month glucose average. I use the information and use it with the calculator at the following website...

I understand your feeling I was skeptical as well, more studies are needed. Working with mice is one thing, humans are different kettle of fish. However it would be interesting where this takes things............ Just wanted to put it out there for others ............ Dave

Hi guys, Read this over the weekend. I would not call this a cure, but it is interesting. I am trying to get a copy of full paper. I am not stopping what I doing but it did peek my interest...

Yes from my perspective muscle mass made a big difference. I stopped swimming when I started a new job and after a stressful day my blood sugar was 270.mg/dl.and after swimming again it would be 120 mg/dl. I have already posted this the forum last winter we experienced a major snow storm and...

Before I tell you the story, currently there is NOT a cure for type 2 diabetes. I have already shared this with some people, but thought the rest of the forum would enjoy it. Couple weeks ago I was swimming laps and this little 4 year old girl was fascinated and watching was me. When I got out...

I agree with what @JoKalsbeek has already said. I would add that you keep a daily Journal of your blood sugar reading so you can see trends. I remember the best advice someone gave me when I first diagnosed was that in the beginning that I was going make some mistakes, that was expected I was...

Well, from what I read artificial sweeteners are molecularly similar to sugar, when you consume them the pancreas secretes insulin. The problem is the insulin does not have anything to work on and decreases insulin sensitivity.

Outstanding !!!!!!! keep it up. The only advice I can give you do not keep your foot off the gas...... In other words do no t stop what you are doing keep it up. After my first remission I went off the low carb wagon and created a mess, just stay on top of it. Diet AND exercise worked for me...