Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About DiabetesTeam
Powered By

Questions & Answers

Get practical advice and insights from people who understand

Real members of DiabetesTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Featured Q&A

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Diabetes?

By A DiabetesTeam Member 91 answers

What's A Common Misconception About Diabetes?

By A DiabetesTeam Member 64 answers

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Diabetes In The Heat?

By A DiabetesTeam Member 36 answers

What Lessons From Your Diabetes Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

By A DiabetesTeam Member 78 answers
4556 questions

How Many Grams Of Carb Should I Eat Per Meal

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ohatchee, AL
A DiabetesTeam Member

That depends on what your goal is

If you follow the national guidelines you will eat between 45 and 60 carbs and take as much medication as you need to manage that

If you are trying to manage with… read more

March 3

My Index Finger Had Been Hurting For The Past Couple Of Months And It Looks Swollen. Any Ideas Of What It Could Be??

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tampa, FL
A DiabetesTeam Member

To answer that question I went to a nerve doctor had the carpel tunnel surgery discovered my middle finger would not not lie flat doctor snipped the nerve sooo much better part of arthritis and… read more

May 16

Anybody Finding Their Insurance Suddenly Limiting Number Of Times You Can Test Per Day? (strips) Am T2D With Kaiser -want 2x Day Limit

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Centennial, CO
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi Deb...oh man, that's a bummer not even the strips?!!!..yeah I've been testing, waking, before and after meals and at bed and at times when I feel funny or after exercise so can be 6-7 a day. I am… read more

March 6

When I Went To 🏥 For Check Up I Asked Dr What I Could Do To Lose Weight His Response Was That I Don't Need To Is It True As I Feel Heavy

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Johannesburg, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member
March 4

If My Sugar Is Lower Thn3 And I Do Not Feel Hungry Is It Wise To Continue Taking Full Medication ?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Capetown
A DiabetesTeam Member

Don't take the insulin, call your doctor or nurse or clinic and get advice. Sounds like you are overdosing on insulin and that can kill you "today", so proceed with caution and get professional advice

March 3

Hello, Any Advice On Cutting Out Sugar. I Have A Terrible Sweet Tooth.

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
A DiabetesTeam Member

Nibble on veggie chips with butternut and beetroot limits cravings for sugar .

March 3

Do You Take One The New Prescription Drugs That Improve Blood Glucose AND Help People Lose Weight And Do You Recommend Them?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Annapolis, MD

My endo appoint is soon and I am thinking of taking one of these medicines, since the "last leg" of my weight loss efforts is going extremely slow. So far, the only caution I recall hearing, is that since the drugs are so new, no one really knows the long-term effects, like what will happen when someone stops taking them-do they gain the weight back? Since I lost the majority of the weight on my own, I would only want to take the med short term to "finish the job". I plan to ask my Endo about… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

@DiabetesTeam users... Thanks everyone for the advice, support and info. I think I was considering ways of losing a bunch more weight, in hopes of being able to eat tasty, fried fast food again (full… read more

March 4 (edited)

What Causes Tiredness In Diabetic Patients

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lehurutshe (South Africa
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you very much i can picķ up that i have cronic sleeplessness that is why im always tired

March 3

Type 2 Diabetes And Ozempic - Are You Losing Weight?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sequim, WA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you Connie. I have been taking it for a year. It did an awesome job on my blood sugar but I have not experienced much weight loss.

March 3

Want An Opinion From Those Who Use Long Acting Tresiba Insulin

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Punta Gorda, FL
A DiabetesTeam Member

I just started using Tresiba about 2 months ago and noticed a few lows around noon but have it adjusted now and works so well for me I keep thinking, "am I dreaming this or is something going to… read more

March 3
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in