What Is The Biggest Piece Of Advice You'd Give To Someone Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes?
@A DiabetesTeam Member I don’t use insulin and I’ve only had a hypo once on sulfonylureas which was my fault. That means I don’t test before meals, only 2 hours after main meal and 90 mins after other… read more
What's The Most Important Thing You Learned About Living With Diabetes This Past Year?
G'day JG! Yes it is a lovely group but it's the people in the group such as u JG and my "special sister" Iola from the USA that make it so but EVERYONE here and in my team are kind helpful people… read more
How Do You Cope With People Eating Sweet Treats In Front Of You?
I have just drastically reduced my consumption of sugary snacks due to starting on insulin. I honestly expected my partner would stop eating them in front of me but he hasnt.
Thank You John for your service.My dh is a retired Marine,he's not diabetic either,and he likes his sweets,never ate them until he quit smoking in 1999,replaced one not good thing with another.But he… read more
In What Ways, If Any, Has Your Diabetes Affected How You Consume Alcohol?
Having diabetes and drinking alcohol 🍷 dont mix well drinking alcohol or abusing it is a sure fire way to spike your glucose levels out of control if you drink drink in moderation and not excess
Does Diet Sodas Cause Higher Fasting Glucose Levels?
I have recently experienced higher fasting glucose levels over the course of about 6 weeks. Normally, I am at 80- 120 in the mornings, but lately have been about 140- 160. The only big difference of late, I can pin point is,.. I have been drinking, maybe 1 can of diet sodas with my evening meals. I have also had sinus/ allergy issues about the same time (farmers in the locale are harvesting- kicking up dust & mold). Just trying to get a grip on whether the issue is in the sodas (as my diet has… read more
Diet sodas 🥤 still contain varients of sugar. Ditch all sodas, drink water 💦 or orange and cranberry light juice.
I Have Neuropathy In My Feet, Can Anyone Recommend Something That Helps Ease The Pain?
Does anyone use Neuragen? And does it work?
In addition to maintaining blood sugar control, it is simply necessary to clean the micro and microvascular systems to stop repetitive cracks in small vessels. The blood vessels must regain their… read more
Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Diabetes?
Simple: Greatly reduced consumption of
processed white flour and granulated sugar.
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Has Anyone Been Able To Control Their Diabetes 2 Through Diet And Exercise Alone?
I want to know if anyone has had any long-term success with a low-carb diet for example. Is it possible to stay off medication when you have diabetes 2? Who has managed this and for how long?
Has anyone tried the low-carb high-fat diet recommended by dietdoctor.com? If I keep to 100 grams of carbs per day is that enough of a carb reduction or do I have to go much lower?
Hi All. Two Questions About Mealtimes And Diabetic Body.
I have heard so many people say they have to eat at specific times, (Scheduled) that it worries me. I am very likely to eat breakfast at 11 AM I if I'm not working on the day. Is it really important to be scheduled. I am not the least interested in eating in the AM, and often have no appetite at 5:00PM either but have to feed my family... 😣
Also, I have days when I will be burning hot one minute and freezing cold to the bones ten minutes later. Is this possibly related to diabetes?
Eating regularly helps regulate BS. Gives your body time to burn the carbs with keeping away lows.
What Aspects Of Diabetes Are You Grateful For And Worried About Lately?