Announcements
Blood Glucose Meters
Have a question or comment regarding your meter, testing results or test strips? Share your experience here.
New to the Group? Introduce yourself here.
Welcome to the Type 2 Diabetes Support Group! :smile: Hi, my name is Bob. I'm living a happy, healthy and complication free lifestyle since my T2 diagnosis in 1982. I'm treating my T2D condition with Lantus long acting insulin, Metformin 2x/day, along with Novolog mealtime insulin to cover my mealtime carbohydrates. It's…
Helpful Online Diabetic Resources
Hi there, Type 2 Diabetes Support Group! :drinker: The following is a list of online diabetic communities I've found to be very educational, beneficial and helpful over the years towards my diabetes self-care goals. Each site is unique and beneficial, packed with invaluable information for those new to diabetes, in…
Looking for Group Leaders
Hello! I work for MyFitnessPal on our community team and am reaching out to various group leaders to get feedback. I noticed the group leaders for this group are no longer active. Is there anyone in this group who would like to take over leadership here? Please send me a private message. Thank you!
Smart Phone Tracking Apps
Have a blood glucose tracking app you like to share for your mobile device? share it here!
Discussions
Helloooo!
Hello there guys and ladies! My name is Amy and I live in the Middle Tennessee area. I am T2 and have been for over a year, honestly can’t remember how long. For over six months or so, I stayed at such a low A1c that I didn’t even really consider myself diabetic and so I ate whatever I wanted and did whatever I wanted…
after three months of low carb dieting
My morning blood sugar is finally lower than my weight. BS 159 Weight 162. I hope to be in the normal/ideal range in another three months. No drugs, just diet and exercise.
Low Fat and Low Carb?
Hi there! I’m a total newbie and looking for some help/suggestions. In 2022, after having my gallbladder removed, I developed acute pancreatitis and had to have part of it removed. After yearly stints in the hospital afterwards, I had more surgery to remove an orphan piece of pancreas (along with my spleen). This…
A1C is 14, in my 30s
I have an A1C of 14 and need help in getting it down. Any suggestions. Today I cut out bread and drink water. I've also been doing the Caroline Jordan 10 minute workout everyday, but these area low impact exercises so I'm not sure if they are doing anything. I am 30 so I think I still have some time left to improve. Is…
A1C and Freestyle libre 2.
Last Dr.'s appointment, my doctor lowered my insulin ratio. So, I thought YAY. My sensors kept acting up though. They kept losing the signal and wouldn't scan. When I called ABBOTT for help, it turns out the sensors aren't compatible with Apple Iphone 7. Something must have changed when I updated the software. Sooo, they…
Newly diagnosed earlier this month
Hi all, I was diagnosed early Jan 2025 with Type 2 diabetes and the doctor was also concerned about my high blood pressure. I'm 57 and there is no history of diabetes in the family. He didn't give me any guidance on what to do after I left his office other than change my diet and exercise regularly and recheck my blood in…
what is the difference?
Between type 2 and regular diabetes? I tested with an a1C of 10 in October 2024. Since then I've lost over 30 pounds, on a low carb, low calorie, low salt diet. I am not on any diabetes medication, the PA said she would see how I did just dieting. I have an appt in a month to get tested again. I'm obviously trying to…
Fasting
Is fasting bad for people with diabetes? Or maybe just one meal a day— is that harmful?
Newly Diagnosed
Hi, I was diagnosed with diabetes on January 4, 2025. Yes, only 3 days ago. My mind is overwhelmed, yet, I am committed to live a healthy life. I am 55 years old and have been feeling lethargic, fatigued, joint pains, headaches and the worst cravings. How much is related to this disease and how much is other health issues…
Merry Christmas
I hope everyone has a great holiday season!
