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My Tummy Area Is Not Soft Anymore, The Insulin Injection Sites Are Lumpy And I Am Battling To Lose The Weight, Please Assist?

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Krugersdorp, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member

Hello Samia

I’m one of the lucky people who never put on weight but I can tell you that once I started weight training with a personal coach, my body shape and my strength… read more

August 16

How To Reduce Fasting Glucose Level? Mine Always Between 6.5 To 7.5, I've Type 2 Diabetes, Not Taking Medicine. Doctor Stop It After 20 Yrs.

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Toronto, ON
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member

It’s my pleasure. You can do it 💪

August 12

Some Suggestions For Lunch 🥰

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Inverness, FL
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you I will definitely try it . ❤️

August 11

I Have Heard That Taking Berberine Can Help Lower Blood Sugar. Has Anyone Heard This Or Tried It?

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A DiabetesTeam Member

Berberine, a traditional/natural treatment does help lower blood sugar "a little" in "some but not all diabetics"

Type 2 being a metabolic disorder means that some things may help you but not me

So… read more

August 11

How Can I Gain Weight As A Type 1 Diabetic. What Supplements Can I Use?

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Roodepoort, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Do talk to your doctor but adding both "carbs" and "insulin" (beyond what you are eating/injecting now) will add body fat

Body fat is made from excess "carbs" (not eating fat). If you have sufficient… read more

August 11

Hi Which Is Better To Eat, Potato Or Sweet Potato? Why?

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Roodepoort, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

White Potato is a very starchy food and white starch is converted quickly to blood sugar and it keeps your blood sugar higher for longer then anything else

Sweet Potato is still starchy but it's… read more

August 11 (edited)

Where Can One Access Omnipod 5 CGM In South Africa

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Centurion, ZA

Son 14yrs old, with type 1 diabetes

A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member

Hello Mmule 🇿🇦

Please join Diabetes South African.

You will be assisted with your question. 🇿🇦

August 11

How Can I Tame My Craving Of Sweets?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
A DiabetesTeam Member

Just say NO

Let's be honest. For some it's an "addiction" (or else you wouldn't feel the need to stick them in your mouth when you know you shouldn't)

So treat it like any addiction

If you can't go… read more

August 11

What Can I Eat For Breakfast. This Is All Brand New For Me.

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North Hollywood, CA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you

August 11

My Husband Who Has Type 2 Has Been Prescribed Rybelsus. The Side Effects Seem To Be Outrageous. What Is The General Thought On This Drug?

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Aylesbury, UK
A DiabetesTeam Member

Est ce qu il a essayer oxempic. Ca me fait pas perdre du poid. Mais ca m aide beaucoups pour stabiliser mon taux sucre

August 12
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