Hello everyone - Type 2 with insulin

[Upsadaisy60]

Hi all. I'm a new member as of today, though not a newly diagnosed diabetic. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about ten years ago and have moved through treat that started with just one oral medication and adding various meds along the way. I have been on insulin for about 7 years now and I still don't have good control. Sigh. I've turned over a new leaf after seeing the doctor yesterday and hope these forums will help.

 

[satkins]

Welcome to the forums. I have found that coming here daily has really helped me get and keep control. The recipe section gives me great ideas for what to eat. If I skip a few days i find what i eat slips back to the old diet. Good luck in your quest. We are all here to help and listen.

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[Cragwood]

Hi all. I'm a new member as of today, though not a newly diagnosed diabetic. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about ten years ago and have moved through treat that started with just one oral medication and adding various meds along the way. I have been on insulin for about 7 years now and I still don't have good control. Sigh. I've turned over a new leaf after seeing the doctor yesterday and hope these forums will help.

Hi and welcome. I'm a newish member here too, it's a good friendly place

 

[Mep]

welcome @Upsadaisy60 I was the same as you when I joined this forum... new to the forum but not new to diabetes. I've been on insulin since beginning of 2010. I'm on apidra for bolus and lantus for basal.

 

[pleinster]

Hi all. I'm a new member as of today, though not a newly diagnosed diabetic. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about ten years ago and have moved through treat that started with just one oral medication and adding various meds along the way. I have been on insulin for about 7 years now and I still don't have good control. Sigh. I've turned over a new leaf after seeing the doctor yesterday and hope these forums will help.

Hiya. Welcome. I have found the site to be really helpful, informative and- best to fall - encouraging. Any question I post gets a response (usually that day). Do ask whatever or just open up to let off steam. This is a pretty supportive wee (or not so wee) community. I wonder what your blood sugar levels are, and whether you have managed to cut down on carbohydrates yet. Are you eating to a meter..so to speak? You will get lots of advice here (some of it even worth hearing!) Good luck.

 

[Liam1955]

@Upsadaisy60 - Hello and Welcome to the Forum.. I have been Type 2 for 16 years and began using Humulin i (long acting Insulin) 2 years ago, and I take 2000mg Metformin everyday.