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I was diagnosed Type 2 about 15 years ago - not sure exactly how long as I was on "diet and exercise" for about 12 years and managing to control my blood sugar (between 7 and 9) without too much effort. 2019 I needed a biopsy (on what turned out to be bone cancer) but my sugar levels were too...

I am T2, originally diagnosed over 15 years ago, but only on meds (insulin and janumet) for 3 years (prescribed to lower my levels for surgery!). My daily readings are on the high side - last 7 fasting (before breakfast) have been 9.9, 11.6, 11.5, 10.4, 11.4, 11.4, 11.7 (11-12 is my usual...

There are so many sugar substitutes available on the market, and many have terrible aftertastes or are probably worse for you than sugar! While living in Peru I came across 100% pure Stevia Crystals from Bolivia - and by 100% I mean there is absolutely NOTHING added to bulk it out. They provide...

I have been absent from here for too long, but feel my story needs updating since a lot has happened. I am Type 2, and now take insulin daily, after over 15 years on "diet and exercise" control. At the end of 2019 in Brazil I had my biopsy on Chip (the lump on my shoulder) - they were not so...

My Type 2 is the non-medicated variety, but to reduce my blood sugars for a biopsy (which I still have not had!) I was prescribed Janumet (Janumet is a combination of oral biguanide, metformin, and dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitor) for a week - and it made me very ill! I was nauseous and had...

About 15 years ago - I cannot recall exactly when - my GP in the UK diagnosed me with Type 2 Diabetes due to high blood sugar readings. I had a friend who was Type 1 who managed his very well and still managed to eat “treats” and drink in moderation, and had to self-medicate with insulin, but...