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How Does The Cold Affect Your Diabetes?

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Is Any One On Ozempic And How Are You Feeling Am Not On It For Weight Loss

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Green Bay, WI

bad

A DiabetesTeam Member

I have heard that it is not good. Watched a documentary from Australia on Ozempic…shocking statistics and one ladies partner is adamant and emphatic that her death was a direct cause of her taking… read more

June 8

I Am Aware That Some People Suffer From Diarrhea On Metformin. I've Been On It For 3 Months, Can It Start Now?

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Roodepoort, Gauteng
A DiabetesTeam Member

I just checked webMD. less than 1 in 4 have any side effects. Make sure you take it5 with food.

June 5

I Use FreeStyle Libre 3 And My Graph Looks Like Rolling Hills. Low To High To Low To High. How Do You Keep It Steady.

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY

I sometimes skip inbetween snacks, would that cause it?

A DiabetesTeam Member

I used Freestyle Libre 3 for a while and it inaccurate readings. It measures your skin glucose, not blood glucose. I would check my Freestyle and then manually check my sugar, and they Freestyle was… read more

June 4

How Low Can Your BG Go Before It Is A Problem. Mine Dropped To 81 And I Felt Fine. If I Didn’t Check It I Would Have Gone To Bed Thank You

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Inverness, FL
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member

Oh dear Billy. That’s not good.
Please be vigilant. Stay blessed 🙏

August 12

I Am A Type 1 Diabetic. How Do I Deal With ED.

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Pretoria, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Atherosclerosis is a major factor with ED as well as low Testerone levels in older men.There are many new non prescription treatment available.A open discussion with you primary care physician is the… read more

June 2

Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil Good For Your Blood Sugar

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Cleveland, TN
A DiabetesTeam Member

It is also high in .monounsaturated fat. Which are beneficial to you.

May 30 (edited)

Can Victoza Be Claimed On Medical Aid?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pretoria, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
Most major health plans do cover it. Here is a number you can call about co- pays.(1-877-484-2869) Best of luck. Hugs

May 29

There's No Question Here But A Statement. I Took Blood Tests Last Week. This Tuesday Got My Results. My Prediabetes Is Reversed.

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Pretoria, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Congratulations im happy for you 😊😊😊😊😊😊

May 31

Hello All, Has Anyone Tries Chia Seeds And How Was Your Experience, Does It Help With Diabetes?

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Johannesburg, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

You have to be careful how you ask that question

Does Chia Seeds or any other food or seed or anything (except medication) actually Improve your Blood Sugar - the answer is a big NO

Chia Seeds are… read more

May 28 (edited)

I Hope All The American's Are Enjoying The Memorial Day Weekend - Left Me Wondering, How Many Veteran's Do We Have In The Group??

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

I am a 21 year (1981-2002) Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) Vet including a Two year stint with the US Navy (exchange duty) during the first Gulf War

I had to suffer through a 21 month shore posting after war ended working at unit on Oahu, Hawaii (NCTAMS EastPac)- talk about a "rough posting" 😁

A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you! I just recently was informed that we have a General in the family from the Civil War!

June 1
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