diabetes 2

Diabetic type 2 - seriously am I diabetic type 2? Since I'm being questioned on how many times I test my blood glucose. I was told on the phone by the other person from my doctors that I was testing too much. Questioned was I on any medication for my diabetes? Then told a doctor will give me a...

Hi there guys. I got diagnosed T2 in early May after a blood test I requested as I was exhausted all the time. My Hba1c was 82. I was utterly terrified and stopped eating from shock and also as I was scared my blood sugar would go even higher. After a couple of days I noticed my eyesight...

Hi Folks, I am after some advice if anyone ever faced. I was diagnosed with Type 2 in 2017 and managing well with metformin, diet and exercise. But for a few weeks, I have a little issue on hunger. Let's say, I had two slices of wholemeal bread in the morning, around 07:30 hrs. At around 10:30...

e Hi folks Just joined the forum. Been on Metformin for four weeks having recently been diagnosed with Type 2. Metformin is the only drug I have taken in recent years preferring natural health alternatives. I suppose the shock of being diagnosed led me to take the Docs advice and take this...

Good day everyone. I am Michael Tracey. I work for a co-operate company in Jamaica and I was diagnosed with diabetes over a decade ago. In the days leading up to the diagnoses, my doctor had warned me that I was a borderline diabetic and I ignored those warnings. As time went by I noticed some...

After being diagnosed with DT2 some 2+ years ago (BGL was around 47 after a family crisis that commenced with losing my Dad which followed a period of heavy depression), I was prescribed Metformin and 22IU/mL of Lantus. I managed to get my BG levels on par with guidelines but then read about...

Diabetes 2 on insulin. Steroids suggested for newly diagnosed myasthenia gravis. Anyone on steroids for whatever reason and how to adjust insulin. I am aware endocrinologist is to be consulted, but your experience is needed with insulin and steroids. Thank you.

Hi everyone so I am newly diagnosed t2, my main goal is to of course get my bg to normal range and lose weight, I am currently doing slimming world which is working very well for me, In 4 weeks I have lost 9.5 pounds which I am very pleased with. I know slimming world can be a very high carb...

i know some people havnt or can’t get there blood sugars down to normal levels....but those who did, how long did it take you? And what number did you come down from?

Hi everyone, I’m just posting for a bit of advice and to see if anyone else has had any similar experiences.. hope this is allowed (: This is my 4th pregnancy, I have miscarried 3 times in the past. The most recent was April this year. All 3 were in the first trimester, the first time I didn’t...

Hi everyone

I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 three years ago and have been stable with daily insulin injections. Suddenly, I have been experiencing hypoglycemic reactions periodically within an hour of my daily injection. The symptoms include a severe diminution in my ability to communicate, sweats...

Hi all, I’ve had T1 for 14 years now, I was wondering, in your work place, does anyone have a dedicated space for testing and injecting or treating hypos? I’ve raised this with my boss and he’s finding me and other diabetics within the company I work for, a dedicated, hygienic place for testing...

Type 2 diabetic for around 20 years with poor control. Keeping this diary to keep me honest. Doctor is not supportive so need hard evidence to sway him. Nutrition: Syntha-6 protein shakes (149 calories x 3 daily), skimmed milk, decaf coffee, 2L water and non-starchy veg. Diabetes meds: Humulin...

There has been a bug going around and i've become one of the unfortunate victims! What are some home/safe remedies that you guys do when you get a cold? I'm afraid of taking cough medicines because every article I read says that it's bad for your BG and my BGs have been a tad bit high since...

Okay, i'll admit I had a more than normal amount of carbs saturday, sunday and monday.. On Saturday and Sunday the highest my blood sugar spiked to was about 6.8.. But last night it spiked to a 9.4! It started to go down slowly (it went to about 7.7, 20 mins later.) Then at around 2 am, I...

So i've been pretty bang on with my diet and i've finally achieved a FBG range from 4.5-5.3, since being diagnosed late july of this year. I've gone from a ~7 average to an overall average of 5.3! Never thought i'd see the day (as expressed in my previous posts)! But today, I let myself go. I...

I use an app called "Sleep Better" or "Pillow Automatic Sleep Tracker" to see my sleeping stats

I AM TOTALLY CONFUSED I have been diabetic since 2002. I was told that my diabetes would progress and so it did. First Metformin then I started using insulin 7 years ago. The dosage was gradually increased. Four years ago I read Dr David Cavan’s book “Reversing your Diabetes”. As I result I...

hi, my dad has type 2 diabetes and he struggles with diabetic seizures. I live alone with him as my parents are divorced. Alot of the time at night he gets seizures and im alone and have to save him,due to this constantly happening i get very bad anxiety and dont sleep. I have tried telling him...