Any type 2 diabetics here using a continuous glucose monitor ?I just got mine yesterday, and so far I’m loving it! Big game changer for me.
One small pet peeve…It bugs me when well-meaning friends (especially those who don’t see how I actually eat) feel the need to police even my comments about food ("is that okay with your doctor ?") Having diabetes doesn’t mean you will never consume a gram of sugar or...See More »
wish they could find a cure for diabetesi have type 2, and it's truly a bummer not being able to eat what i want...i have been managing it well over the years, but why can't a cure can be found? i get a big appetite but have to watch what i eat of course.
Anyone know if CVS clinic tests for diabetes?It's 2am, can't sleep as usual, due to hunger. I have a few diabetes symptoms. My PCP appointment isn't until 3 more weeks. I cannot wait that long. CVS website is down right now so does anyone know?
Emphysema, type 2 diabetes and fatty liverI believe I’m doomed. Already had to give up smoking and alcohol. I’m told if I work my ass off with diet and exercise I may last up to 5 years. I just gotta work my ass of at the job so when I pass I’m working so spouse can have the insurance!
Can diabetes cause weightlossMy boyfriend has been losing weight and he recently went for a blood test we are waiting for the results
What is diabetes and how does it work?A co-worker and I were talking today at work. There's a different co-worker who has type 2 diabetes, but told me they changed their diet and exercised, listened to their doctors advice, and became pre-diabetic. Anyway, we were then talking about, I...See More »
I think my boyfriend has diabetesHe’s lost so much weight and he doesn’t even exercise he’s only 33 and he has weak painful arms he can barely lift them and his breath smells sweet I’m so scared because I don’t want to lose him I keep telling him to go to the doctors
Today is the sixth anniversary of my diagnosis.It’s also Pop’s 90th birthday. I’m going to spend it with him and prepared his favorite dish that I cook, with lower carbs, more veggies. And while he can enjoy his cake and ice cream, I shall abstain.
Symptom’s of diabetesMy boyfriend is showing symptoms of diabetes unexplained weight loss frequent urination thirsty all the time but he won’t go to the doctors I don’t know what to do
To my fellow diabetics (t1 or t2):Do you ever notice your numbers spiking after an intense workout or exercise session ? Are there any tricks to curb that, like maybe drinking a lot of water before testing again ? (I’m not insulin dependent)
Diabetic body odor?So I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes not long ago, and I’ve noticed that I just…stink a lot of the time now. Anyone else with diabetes experience this? I bathe daily lol
Who wants my diabetic supply ny dr a idiot for getting me a meter i dont wantI'm giving up and eating all the suger I want
I have diabetesI've recently just been diagnosed with diabetes after noticing some worrying weight loss and I'm scared