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Update on my Disability Tax Credit application.
It's been approved for the years from 2015 to 2028. They'll send me a letter in the mail that will probably explain how to apply to my taxes, my DTC number and other information. I am so glad I did this, and that it's been approved.
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Financial relief at last. And more...
The Ontario government gives diabetic seniors $170 a year for their needles for their pens. That will cover the cost of my needles for 1 year. Annnd... There is a Canadian Disability Tax Credit. After all these years, they have relaxed the criteria to some degree. It used to be, if you were type 1, you had to prove you…
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Gives everyone a wave
Checking in...
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New to Diabetes 2
Hello, My name is Tara, 47 y/o female. I was diagnosed with t2 diabetes on 4/28/23. I have been on Metformin and Trulicity for 5 weeks now with positive results. My next step is to get active and be more adventurous with new foods (very picky eater). Looking forward to the encouragement of this group!
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Insulin pens left overs
I've another pancreatitis attack at the beginning of the month. So, the regular routine, fluids the a week.. Then what they call 'full fluids' which is things like oatmeal, soups with a bit of texture(no fat). Then slowly introduce more solid, bland food. Once you can tolerate solid food again, start introducing some…
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Had my checkup today
I had an A1C of 6.0. All the panel numbers were good. My fasting glucose was 125 but it always is...
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Accountabilibuddy
Hi, I'm Sara. 42 with T2 diabetes. 2000mg Metformin daily and .5 Ozempic weekly. Looking to be more consistent with logging my meals and water intake. I have Crohn's, Diverticulitis, acid reflux and am lactose intolerant. I am also slightly masochistic. Food has never been my friend.
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Newbie here
Hi! I’m Janet :) I am a 47 year old mother of 3, and was recently diagnosed with T2. I am looking for friends here, so if you are still active please add me :)
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Anyone in this group active?
Feel free to add me. I am Teresa diabetic mom of 2:and three bonus and 9 grand boys. I live in Ky
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Macro percentages
What are you all using as your percentages for your macros as a diabetic? I don’t want to be strict keto.
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Relatively New to TII Diabetes.
I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes about 1 year ago and I have vacillated with diet and exercise. I am taking Metformin and, recently, started with Ozempic but I feel I could do better with Diet and Exercise. I am joining this group because My Fitness Pal is connected to my gym training program. Just trying to see how…
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New to diabetes and MFP
Hi everyone. My name is Barb and I am a 60 yo female currently living in Western NC. I have struggled for years to maintain a healthy weight and control my blood sugar. I'm not yet on insulin and hoping to make lifestyle changes to keep that at bay as long as possible. I'm on Meformin 2X a day (500mg) and applying for…
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Hiya Everyone
Hiya my name is J0 (female aged 66, North East of England) I was diagnosed 6 month ago. Ive been searching for DT2 group but nothing recent. Then came across this group. Currenty on Metformin 4 x 500mg. Started at 86 currently down to 53.
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Giving everyone a wave
How are things going for you?
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CURE FOR DIABETES!!!!!!
I am so sick of seeing these ads, and the poor gullible people who get taken in. The main culprits I see are, Oprah, Dr. Oz and Dragon's Den. Take a gummy, no more diabetes. Diabetes can't be cured. It can be managed and with a lot of hard work, can be put into remission, which is not the same as cured. After seeing a few…
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Newly Diagnosed T2D
Hi, I'm Nancy. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with T2D. I'm just beginning this journey and am opened to any advice, tips and recipes.
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Best Bread for Type II Diabetics
My Pepperidge Farms Homestyle Oat Bread has carbs + sugar - Help! What is a good bread for diabetics... that doesn't taste like cardboard (fingers crossed.)
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I think I need a keeper
This morning before I had breakfast I took my insulin according to my ratio carbs/insulin. But, I took my long acting by mistake. Then, since I wasn't sure what to do, I took my fast acting before I ate, I hope that was okay. I'll watch out for a low today.
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Hello
Hello, I’m a recently diagnosed diabetic and new to my fitness pal. I’m meeting with a nutritionist next week, but am trying to get a jump start on meal preparation. I have autoimmune issues which my doctor is thinking is the cause of my diabetes. I’m very limited on grains and dairy since it usually causes me pain. I’m…
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3 month checkup results
This dr.'s appointment went well and as I was hoping. According to my doctor's scale, I lost 10 lbs, and 10 cm(4 inches) on my waist. I actually thought my waist had expanded, but turns out, it was bigger last time. My A1C was within acceptable limits for my limited pancreas. 6.8%. She lowered my insulin ration from 1:15…
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Hi there
I'm Victoria. I'll be 40 on March 8th. I've been dealing with type 2 since 2013. My a1c at the last check was 10.5 so my Dr switched me to victoza from trulicity. I took my first dose tonight. Any suggestions to help lower my bs and weight. I weigh 269 right now at 5ft 10in. I just want to be healthy and not over weight.
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Nee to Type 2
Hi Everyone I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and I'm totally clueless. I used fitnesspal years ago and dropped 50lbs however I am lacking energy drastically. My A1C was 12.7 which I know is extremely high. My glucose was 383 so as you can imagine my doctor is extremely concerned. I'm officially on medication…
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Newbie
Hi everyone, my name is Patricia. I was recently told I have diabetes, not pleased about it...determined to manage it with diet and exercise. If I cannot keep my numbers under control, only then I will resort to taking medication. I am learning each day, and enjoy cooking again. This journey will be long, I'm going to do…
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Happy New Year everyone
Another year started and the old one is behind us with all the trials and tribulations that life throws at us. I don't make resolutions because most of the time, by February they've fallen by the wayside. The only thing I tell myself is to try to do my best, maybe a little better than last year. Of course, there's a few…
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Seasons greetings everyone
Hope you have a good one...
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Heading to SC
Making a road trip to see the wife's family for a few days...
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Holiday treats
I hope everyone is staying the course. Basically I can't have "a taste."
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AAARRRRGGGG
Hi, I am the member previously known as Judyvalentine10. I had some major problems trying to do anything with myfitnesspal. I kept giving me application error. In frustration, I tried a new account and voila, here it is. I've sent a 'help me please' text to support. All my data, recipes, streak, weights are gone. I hope…
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Chat Room - please come and share here
Hi my name is Marilyn and I have been a diabetic for about 12 years now. Along with that came cellitus on my legs, and now Chronic Kidney Disease. On May 11 I had my last blood work done - cholesterol was to high and the kidney function had dropped. The normal GFR number is 60 and 2 years ago mine went down to 40 but with…
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Thanksgiving
I am curious about the strategy for Thanksgiving. Do people take a holiday from the diet? Is it a matter of damage control? I have historically counted carbs only and calories have gone out the window. This seems to work OK for me, and glucose numbers do not go crazy. I realize that Thanksgiving around the corner is an…