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Did You Know That Today (March 14th) Is World Kidney Day?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

I guess everything gets a "day" now, but for us Kidney's are kind of important

Unfortunately for us the Beast we call Diabetes seems to really like destroying Kidneys - 1 in 3 of us will develop some level of Kidney Disease simply because we are Diabetic

I'm in those statistics - I have Stage 2 CKD

If I don't want to be part of that 15% of us that sees things end because of CKD then I need to "behave"

Keeping your blood sugar below 8.7 mmols/157 "as many minutes of the day as possible" will… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

Thanks for the heads up. I will add this kidney test along with insulin to my next blood test due next month

March 18

Morning Highs

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Macon, GA

Hello to all my diabetic friends. I have had type 2 diabetes for many years now and my biggest issue is trying to get my morning numbers in a good range and I'm so frustrated i only eat breakfast and supper no snacks in between meals i usually have eggs and bacon for breakfast and usually chicken or some other type meat with vegetables for dinner and can not understand how my numbers are up in the mornings like today before eating it was 156 , then the reading before supper is good and like last… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you Loraine3 . Do you have any suggestions on things to eat for breakfast?

March 14

My Husband Was Prescribed Synjardy Xr In Combination With Ozempac To Control His Blood Sugar. Does He Need To Take Both Of These?

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Nyack, NY

My husband has type two diabetes and high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He was given 4 different medications including the Ozempic and synjardy xr (also, rosuvastatin and valartan) would it be better, in the interest of not taking four new medication starting all at once to choose one of the diabetic treatments and see how it goes before incorporating the other? Curious what anyone else’s experience has been.

A DiabetesTeam Member

This is extremely helpful. Thank you so much.

March 14

I Get Hungry More Often, I Crave Sugar Too Much, My Body Doesn't Function Without Something Sweet I Lose Energy Especially During Midday

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Durban, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

It's because of the sugar that you have a slump.Try eating more protein and fat- keep you fuller for longer
Substitute alternative.for sugar...... fruit,popcorn ......

March 14

Using Rezodek For Over 2 Months Now. Why Are My Sugar Levels Always Above 10

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Uitenhage, ZA

its fluxuates between 8 and 14 daily

A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member
I'm a Japanese rice-aholic who ate good Japanese rice 2-3 meals a day my whole life. Rice is not part of the meal. It is the meal, everything else is a garnish or condiment.… read more

March 28

I'm A Type 2 Diabetic. My Eyes Are Under Threat. Are Later Treatment Or An Injection The Only Ways Of Treating This?

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Paarl, South Africa
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thats what I waas told...my eyes are damaged...im taking shots every 6 weeks...ive had 3 treatments...still hasnt helped...my a1c is 6.2....and I watch carbs and all the above...hope it helps… read more

March 13

Have Had Diabetes 2 For 21 Years Now. After A Meal My Sugar Spikes To Over 300. Does This Happen To Most Members Of This Group?

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A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you for the info Pat.

March 14

What Can I Do To Bring It Down, Tresiba 10 Units Daily And Glucophage 1000 Xr Works Fine.. What Else Can I Do

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South Africa johannesburg
A DiabetesTeam Member

Cut your carbs.
Ask your doctor for more help.

March 12

I Am Taking Actraphane 16 Units A Day And Metformin 850 Twice Daily And It's Not Working My Sugar Level Is Always At 15 And Above,

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South Africa johannesburg
A DiabetesTeam Member

wonderful advice.

March 13

I Hve A Tingle On My Thigh

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Cape Town, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Your doctor needs to properly evaluate your issue. Make an appointment.

March 12
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