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If Too Much Sugar In Your Blood Is "bad" Then Why Is Skipping A Meal Bad ??

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Owen Sound, ON
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hey @A DiabetesTeam Member. For me it's tough. My system does not follow the accepted pattern. I had to find sweet spots as far as eating carbs to control my numbers.

1-2 net carbs is a sweet spot… read more

February 24

What's For Breakfast?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

Or Lunch or Dinner??

As diabetics, if we are using (diet) to maximum advantage to help with blood sugar control we might tend to get in a rut and eat the same "stuff" day after day

If you are looking for "what to eat" forget Google - you get these "diabetes friendly" recipes that have exotic ingredients and you need to be a Michelin Chef to prepare the stuff

Like seriously, I'm going to make "Smoky Paprika Sheet Pan Chicken with Pears" (which still comes in at 37 carbs because our national… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

My fav breakfast is two boiled or poached eggs,one slice wholemeal toast( with seeds), low fat spread,coffee with milk- no spike
I also enjoy one slice toast with a protein topping like peanut… read more

February 25 (edited)

Nausea And No Energy

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Castlebar, IE
A DiabetesTeam Member

I use L-theanine, Alpha Lipotic Acid, CoQ10, B12, berberine,, D, C, E, lately.

February 24

Started On Dapa No Improvement In Blood Glucose Levels Already O Metformin And Gliclizide

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wakefield, UK
A DiabetesTeam Member

If you just started it, it could take a month before you start seeing a benefit - assume you have started on the 10mg dose?

A "therapeutic" dose for you might be considered 25mg, so it could be a… read more

February 24

Anyone Dealing With PAD?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pontypool, UK
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have some of the symptoms of PAD - hair dieing on legs,pain ,shiny skin but have never had diagnosis.

February 25

What Is A Good Breakfast To Have That Will Not Raise Your Blood Sugar To Much ?

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

I usually have all brand flakes cereal with low fat milk , a glass of water before all meals helps regulate the blood levels as well
hope this helps ♡

February 25

What Is A Good Breakfast To Have That Will Not Raise Your Blood Sugar To Much ?

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

I have eggs over a bed of greens, garnished with a few bluberries or raspberries.

Sometimes I have 2 eggs over easy over some stir-fry.

Sometimes I eat 2 eggs with sautéed vegetables.

Most of my… read more

February 24

Guys Good Morning. I Have Type Two Diabetes And I Am Using BigsensXR Metformin Hydroclorine Extended Release Tabs. Is There A Better Produc

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Port Elizabeth, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member
That's a great product and it tames your liver a bit. It tells the live not to release so much glucogen into your bloodstream.

It was derived from a plant source, a herb… read more

February 24

Please Don't Cell Any Thing To Me ...I Just Need To Know Of Food To Eat To Improve My Sugar Levels Not To Be 7 In The Mornings.

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
SOUT africa
A DiabetesTeam Member

7 is not a bad fasting number but i understand wanting it lower. Sometimes a small snack of 15gm carbs with some protein will help
On this site there are rules about not selling products or services… read more

February 24

Hi Has Anyone Tried Dr Oz Gummy’s Which Claim They Get Rid Of Diabetes Or He Will Give You A Million Dollars So Has Anyone Tried Them

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Antioch, IL
A DiabetesTeam Member

Well then you are buying the next round 😂

February 23
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