Questions & Answers

A number of new members and some may be wondering "Why Me"

A "Disease" is defined as: a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes

So first off we can play a game of semantics and get hung up as to whether Type 2 is a Disease or a Metabolic Disorder or a Condition but none of that really matters

If your Doc orders an A1C test and your A1C is >6.4% twice in a row… read more

(the information below is factual but you “may” detect a bit of frustration on my part)

Diabetes has been around for a few millennia and in 1000 B.C. the first known name “Madhumeha” was described in texts from India to explain a disease that caused frequent urination that tasted sweet

In 1025 A.D. the first known treatment was developed in Persia, present day Iran, which was a mix of Lupine (flowering plant), Fenugreek (a herb) and Zedoary Seed (another herb)

(sounds like the basis for… read more

Particularly in those newly diagnosed or while you are making changes to "the way you eat" (diet really conjures up a different thought process), you may start to experience blood sugar levels that seem really Low to you

The basic rule is, low blood sugar starts at either 70 or 72 points/3.9 or 4.0 mmols

Low blood sugar becomes "deadly" once it hits 35 points or 2.0 mmols

There is a big grey area in between those upper and lower limits

Type 2 being a metabolic disorder means that sometimes… read more

Hi warriors
Diagnosed February 2021, A1C 13.5. 3.5 months later A1C was 4.9. Clinical Remission.

I control my diabetes with right eating, portion control, Japanese science and medicine, exercise if your doctors allow, attitude, and a compelling reason to do what is necessary. I sleep 6-7 hours nightly, 8 is better. I do 10-15 minutes self care daily. Baby steps.

I test at least 4-6 times daily
1) upon waking- fasting blood glucose number, less than 7.0(126) is good.
2) 2 hours after eating… read more

There have been a number of discussions here about Statins, taken to lower cholesterol

Since most Type 2's do not have Diabetes alone but more correctly have Metabolic Syndrome which includes High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, High Triglycerides, Obesity and PCOS (which is closely linked) many are also prescribed a Statin

In fact Diabetes Canada recommends that all Diabetics take a Statin whether they have high cholesterol or not for it's cardio protective properties

But many read the… read more

Any side effects from Mourjarno, Trulicity or Ozempic i should be concerned about. I know these medications effects everyone differently.