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What's On Your Holiday Wish List That Could Improve Your Life With Diabetes?

By A DiabetesTeam Member 59 answers

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How Do You Deal With Diabetes Burnout And Depression

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
ontario canada

type two diabetic

A DiabetesTeam Member

See a professional

Counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker

In Ontario we have great access covered by OHIP - if you have a local diabetes clinic (often part of a health team or in an… read more

March 18

What Is Your Experience With Breakfast. Even Oats Spikes Blood Sugar Significantly. Any Experience You Can Share?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mossel Bay, ZA

Type 1 diabetic with Medtronic pump

A DiabetesTeam Member

I'm ok with one Weetabix with milk( and sometimes blueberries) but two sends my bs soaring.

March 21

How Do I Make My Sight Better

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

And see an eye doctor

Diabetics are prone to a few different eye conditions - Diabetic AMD (a form of retinopathy) is common, but so is Retinopathy in general, cataracts etc

Might just be tired eyes… read more

March 18

When You Get A Different Result Taking Your Blood Vs Using Libre 3. Blood Is 267 , Libre Is 254

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

Helpful, thank you

March 17

Hi, I Was Diagnosed With Type 2, Aug 2023. I Recently Developed Lesions On My Calves. Google Tells Me This Could Be Diabetic Dermopathy?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Johannesburg, CA
A DiabetesTeam Member

See your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

March 17

Sorry Guys Was Out Of Touch Was Admitted In Hospital For Heart Attack And 3 Stents Was In My Attaries Got Out Of Hospital Today

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pretoria north southafrica

I love my milk tea
Should I stop drinking milk
😃

A DiabetesTeam Member

Ja you can say that again it sucks

March 23

Ok, There Are Dozens Of Supplements - Naturals/traditionals "good" For Diabetics - But What Is A REALISTIC Expectation If You Take Them?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

First off WE have to be careful there are many Snake Oil Sellers out there trying to make money off our fear

There is no Secret Cure - No formula that is being hidden from the masses that you can take once a day and eat Pizza, French Fries and regular Coke if you have been diagnosed with Diabetes - doesn't exist

Diabetes was first "described" around the time of Christ and between then and 1920 when Insulin was discovered the best medicine men/women in the world looked for treatments and they… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

I think you work really hard to manage you blood sugar and in the end you help us as well. Thank you for sharing your results.

April 12

What Is The Best Supplement One Can Buy If You Are Type 2? The One That Helps With Consistent Tiredness And Helps Your Body In General

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cape Town, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member Both (diets) are highly rated for both weight loss and diabetes control but they are also far more restrictive then the average person would undertake

And there are a number of… read more

March 18

Is Dizziness A Sign Of Low Or High Blood Sugar? I'm Type 2.

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cape Town, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Dizziness is more often associated with Low Blood Sugar if the dizziness is blood sugar related

But it is also a sign of Low Blood Pressure - are you on BP meds? that could also be the cause if you… read more

March 17

What's A Preferred Time To Drink Pills, Night Or Morning?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Preston, GA

Filling weaker for

A DiabetesTeam Member

Depends on the pills.
Some are better taken with meals. Some better on an empty stomach.

Talk to your pharmacist about each medication.
Good luck. @A DiabetesTeam Member.

March 17
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