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When It Comes To Christmas, Can You Eat Just Eat The Regular Meal?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭

I’m a type two diabetic who’s on insulin and I’m just wondering about the eating part of Christmas.

A DiabetesTeam Member

For me,

I eat to my blood glucose meter, and the nondiabetic range of 4.0(72 usa) to 7.8(140 usa). For before eating numbers and 2 hour numbers.

I can have no potatoes,(mashed, scalloped, fried… read more

October 13 (edited)

Is There A Private Chat Feature On This App?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Beloit, WI
A DiabetesTeam Member

What the AI Bot said 😁

We do have a monthly meeting (ambassadors, community managers and the IT dude/dudettes) and it is an ongoing topic

They are doing a decent job - far more usability then we… read more

October 10

Im Considering A Breast Lift. Did Any1 In The Group Had A Similar Surgery?If Yes What Were The Challenges U Faced While Having Diabetes?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL
A DiabetesTeam Member

Absolutely, the plastic surgeon I spoke to is not willing to do anything if my levels aren’t anything but stellar. I lost alot of weight bc I was put on Ozempic and even with regular exercizing you… read more

October 9

Saturday Got Hot And Tired, Felt Out Of Sorts. Then Yesterday I Was Up And Down Like A Yoyo. What Can I Do To Prevent This From Happening?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Las Vegas, NV
A DiabetesTeam Member

Do you "know" what the cause is or simply suspecting it's Diabetes

We can't blame everything on diabetes so you should talk to your Doc about your (symptoms) - could be low on Iron, or Vitamin B-12 -… read more

October 7

Looking For Healthy Breakfast Ideals, Lunch Ideals As Well.

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question in Food and Recipes group 💭
Bronx, NY

I work overnights five nights a week Mondays to Fridays
12 am to 8 am so my meals are a little different. I take my insulin and other medications at lunch 12:30 pm and bed time is
1:30 pm to 2 pm. I usually wake up at 9:30 pm leaving home at 10:30 pm. So I usually pack my work lunch when I get home in the morning, portion control work lunch. Nothing heavy for work lunch because no sleeping on the job for me.
I appreciate any help you can give.

A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
You are very welcome🤗🤗🤗🤗

October 9

Bad Head. Cold Today Feel Yucky

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Winston Salem N C
A DiabetesTeam Member

Chicken soup really does help

October 7

How Does One Find Their Pulse On Their Feet? I Would Like To Add To My Routine. Thanks.

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
suburban chicago
A DiabetesTeam Member

To find your pulse on your feet, follow these steps:

1. Sit comfortably: Ensure you are in a relaxed position
2. Locate the pulse points: The two main pulse points on the feet are:
- Dorsalis… read more

October 4

Is There Some Method To What Anti-Diabetic Drugs The Doctor May Prescribe To YOU Or Do They Just Pick It Out Of The Air?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

I’m sure many wonder, why is the Doc prescribing this for me

The answer is quite simple

Most Doctors at least in the member countries of this group use Treatment Guidelines established by a panel of experts specifically for the treatment of Type 2

The various drugs are separated into 4 Tiers

The only Tier 1 drug is Metformin – why is it prescribed first?

Because it allows the patient to do their part, start eating better, lose some weight and exercise which will limit the “self induced”… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

GrayhamLamb l think you shd raised the alarm with your Doctor who will be the fitted person to assist you if you're having a negative result. Have a blessed week and all the best.

October 9

Do You All Think It’s Possible To Drop Your Ac1 Levels By Eating Clean And Healthy And Getting Exercise In ?

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

Yes but not just eating clean

If you want to manage Diabetes without Meds you "MUST"

Get to normal weight
Eat a low carb healthy diet
Get some exercise

For 8 years that is what I have done

I am in… read more

October 8

How About A Different Question Today? What Field/discipline/job/career Did You Study For Post Secondary If Anything?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

I thought of this question from a number of posts where particularly new members come here asking for "medical advice" when we are simply a support group

During an Ambassadors meeting the other day a pertinent subject came up as well where the AI Bot uses information posted in the group along with whatever (medical) source to formulate an answer to a question asked

Now I know a fair bit about diabetes - grew up around it and took an interest and do a lot of reading - mostly university and… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

I didn't attend College. I went to trade school for electrical and electronics. Didn't really like it so I went to truck driving school. The rest as they say is history

October 6
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