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It's beneficial for everyone with diabetes to wear a medical alert bracelet, just in case you have an emergency. Thanks for sharing. ~Lynn /Glucerna

I really like the way you're noticing progress in several areas: blood sugar levels lower, energy levels higher, and weight loss on the scale. When we have more than one way to monitor success, it helps us continue to feel motivated. Sometimes the scale is the last to change, but we're making progress in other areas. I…

What an inspiring story! It's always good to hear that changing your food choices is possible,and that you can manage diabetes even when you've been using insulin. Thanks for sharing! ~Lynn /Glucerna

It makes the most sense to talk with your doctor and let him know when you're taking metformin on work days as well as days off, and see what he recommends going forward. ~Lynn /Glucerna

The recommended blood sugar numbers for pregnant women are lower than those for everyone else. The current guidelines recommend that each person work with their physician to identify the best blood sugar range for them, based on their overall health, medications, and lifestyle. It sounds like you're right on target…

It's usually best to take metformin at about the same time every day. If you're not usually eating at 4am when you're not working, perhaps you can talk with your doctor about taking metform with your evening meal. Some people take metformin in the morning with breakfast, and others take it at night with dinner. One of the…

What an inspiring story and congratulations on taking back your health. What are the top changes you made that helped you lose weight? Hearing about what helps others reach their goals can be really motivating. ~Lynn /Glucerna

It's great to hear people taking the diagnosis of prediabetes seriously. By changing your eating habits and getting regular exercise, you're helping to improve your health now and long-term. There are some excellent resources for prediabetes here: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/prediabetes_ES/ Some hospitals and…

I'm glad you have an appointment with a diabetes educator and that you received some information from the Canadian Diabetes Association. Their information is top-notch. Bring list of questions with you when you meet with the diabetes educator to make sure you get answers to everything. ~Lynn /Glucerna

I really like the way you're not beating yourself for the weekend. When we do that, we usually feel guilty and often continue making less healthy choices. You enjoyed yourself and got right back on track, and that's excellent. ~Lynn /Glucerna

You're right that usually people have symptoms soon after starting Metformin, and those symptoms usually go away after a week or two. This is a good question to ask your doctor and get her input. Perhaps you've changed your eating habits and exercise, and you're losing weight and that's playing a role in how you're…

You've received excellent suggestions! Each person has to figure out what works best for you in terms of food choices, calorie intake, exercise; and talk with your doctor about medications and frequency of testing. There's no one 'right' way to go about this, and being flexible and willing to make changes is always…

You're right that there is a lot to learn about diabetes. Ask your doctor for a referral to a diabetes education program so you can learn as much as possible about diabetes and how you can manage your blood sugar levels. Plus, testing your blood sugar is going to give you excellent information about how different foods and…

I'm glad you're feeling better! It's a good idea to talk with your doctor or diabetes educator about sick day guidelines so the next time you're not feeling well you'll be prepared. ~Lynn /Glucerna

You're right that learning how exercise affects you can be tricky. I'm glad you're being safe and have glucose tabs to keep in your purse just in case. ~Lynn /Glucerna

Because blood sugar levels change throughout the day based on what we eat, our activity and exercise, and stress levels you gain useful information by testing at different times during the day. That way you learn how different things affect you and can better manage diabetes overall. ~Lynn /Glucerna

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. The answer to your question really depends on whether you take any diabetes medications or insulin. You're right to keep testing your blood sugar, and also talk with your doctor to find out his recommendations for days when you're not feeling good. Also be sure to stay hydrated. The…

Having a low is definitely scary. Make sure you eat before you exercise, and also test your blood sugar before exercise. I have heard of some people who gained weight after stopping Metformin, but often there were also other factors in play such as a change in eating habits or exercise. This is a great question to discuss…

How did you feel when you were exercising and afterwards? Cathy is right to test your blood sugar before exercise, and talk with your doctor about guidelines for blood sugar levels before exercise. Sometimes people will have a low blood sugar a few hours after exercise, especially if they've done more intense exercise for…

I'm glad you're taking care of yourself Cassie and working to manage diabetes and improve your health. Cathy has an inspiring story. There isn't one set meal plan or diet that helps everyone lose weight, or manage diabetes. The key is really learning everything you can about diabetes and how different foods and exercise…

It's great that you've made such great progress Sarah. Perhaps you could eat small amounts of grains with dinner as long as you get some type of activity/exercise after dinner, such as going for a walk? That way each person in your family can choose the amount of each part of the meal that they prefer and you all eat the…

Congratulations on the results of all your hard work! What do you think is going to help you stay motivated in the future? You might think about a vision for your life 5 or 10 years from now: what do you want to be doing and how do you want to feel? When we visualize what we want to achieve, we are a lot more likely to…

It's great that you were able to take classes about diabetes management. You're making an excellent start to lowering your A1c! ~Lynn /Glucerna

Metformin often causes decreased appetite, where people feel full faster. What a great idea to set a reminder to eat on your phone! ~Lynn /Glucerna

Since you're having a headache everyday, it makes sense to talk to your doctor and find out the cause of the headaches. I hope you feel better soon. ~Lynn /Glucerna

The best thing kamaperry is that you tested your blood sugar even though you didn't want to. That's excellent! ~Lynn /Glucerna

It's great that you're starting to make changes in your food choices and exercise. Many communities have programs around healthy eating and exercise, and often hospitals offer free or very low cost classes about diabetes, cholesterol, nutrition, etc. Check around to see what's available, because the moe you learn about…

Hi Tiffany. It's great that you're looking for support as you learn how to manage diabetes. Ask your doctor for a referral to a diabetes education program, and check out the information at www.diabetes.org to help you get started. Every person with diabetes is different, and by learning as much as you can you'll figure out…

I love all these inspiring stories! Ask your physician for a referral to a diabetes education program so that you can learn more about how to manage diabetes with a combination of exercise and healthy eating. You'll find the more you learn, the more confident you are about making healthy choices. ~Lynn /Glucerna

Congratulations on the half-marathon Shane, and on the 5K Katherine! You're absolutely right that moving at your own pace and making gradual progress gets you not only to your goals, but to the finish line. Keep up the great work. ~Lynn /Glucerna