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I'm strictly using Stevia simply because I don't want manmade chemicals in my food, if I can help it. I mainly use Stevia sprinkled on grapefruit or in my special cocktail: Cubed Ice Fill with Soda Water Add one Packet of Powdered Stevia (purchased on iherb.com) 1/2 t tart cherry juice concentrate (no sugar added) 1…

I'll bring this up with my primary provider, after I speak with the dietician. Thank you.

Very good point. I only started taking it on 18May, in conjunction with a total dietary overhaul. This is all so new and I'm not getting information other than here and the research I'm doing on the net. I appreciate knowing how long it took for your meds to kick in...Thank You!

I appreciate your input very much. I will be talking with the dietician that has been prescribed for me soon. Meantime, I'm on 500mg's of metformin a day and I've got my carbs well under control. I researched alcohol with regards to diabetes and read all about the hypoglocemia/insulin, but there is little, if no,…

Thanks so much, Kate. I'm going to do what I need to do to turn this negative into a positive!

No partying last night and my fasting bg was 213. Does the liver go into a holding pattern and just store glucose when people drink alcohol? I think not, but I'm determined to find out the answer.

Is there a reason this a bad thing for T2 people?

Where's the 'like' button? You are a seriously great inspiration. Thank you and huge congratulations!

I LOVE La Croix! Perrier and San Peregrino also fill the thirst gap. The three are just so spendy though. Like you, I count my berry soda water as water intake. I buy the 2-liter bottles for under a buck for at home and add a couple of whatever frozen or fresh berries/fruit are on hand. It make me feel like I'm…

I'm sorry, Margaret. You've had an awful week. I hear it helps to ask for samples of supplies and meds if money is tight, but I'm new to this too. Add me as a friend if you like. ~ Celeste

I only drink soda water when I want bubbles, though I was a HUGE fruit juice and lemonade junkie, up until Friday, when I was diagnosed T2. My juice fixes are now out. So yesterday after seeing that MIO water flavoring had Glycol in it at the grocery store, I came home and filled up a glass with ice, soda water, one juiced…

Hi Crystal. You're not alone. I found out Friday that I'm T2 and was put on 500mg's of Metformin, 2x per day. I'm recording everything that goes in my face and all my activities here, in hopes I can manage this. Please add me as a friend if you'd like. Warmly, Celeste

Right on, Nancy! I'm certain seeing the numbers improve gives you encouragement and validates all the efforts your making for your health. Friendship request inbound!

A CGM seems such a smart thing to use for a week, whether on insulin or not. On a side note, I just discovered Pepperidge Farms Pretzel Thins and Safeway Mini Rice Cakes - Kettle Corn flavor. Now that I've got my sweet and salty...I know I can do this!!!

You're right. I wasn't eating healthy enough either. My old routine was a big meal at lunch, 32-64 oz of Old Orchard juice or lemonade a day, cocktail 'hour' meant sipping on tequila for 3-hours and only a couple bites of food for dinner, followed by a serving of whatever the dessert de jour was on the counter or a bowl of…

I haven't read so much in such a short time since college. I loved bloodsugar101.com. Trust I'll be devouring the other links in short order too. Again, grateful to you, Bob. I got a quick reply back from Dexcom which was helpful: "For people with type 2 diabetes, a few insurance companies have coverage for CGM devices,…

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! You have both made me feel much less alone and I am grateful to you. First and foremost, when I see my PA on the 29th, I plan to ask about getting outfitted with a CGM. I want to know what I'm doing that makes this disease worse. Have either of you used one of these? Thanks in advance…

Just back from an extensive tour of Chocolate Covered Katie's website. Cookie Dough Babies are happening tomorrow! Thanks so much!

I highly recommend Cooking Lights recipe for White Chocolate Lemon Biscotti! It's only got 55 calories per serving. Plus, it's easy and elegant. Google and it will come right up for you.