Coffee?
I see a lot of conflicting information about drinking coffee with type 2. Mostly it seems to vary by individual whether the caffeine is too much or not.I've been drinking between half a pot and a full...
View ArticleBringing Down the Morning Numbers
Has anyone found anything, besides more medicine, that brings down dawn numbers? I noticed that when I don't like my post-dinner numbers and go excercise to bring them down before bed that there is...
View ArticleSelf-Testing
Does it seem weird that I don't have to self-test? I was diagnosed with Type 2 about 2 years ago. At that time, my fasting sugar was 129 and I believe the highest it has ever been (don't remember if...
View ArticleHalloween!?!?!?
AAAaaahhh! I'm shopping for a costume now for my little boy and it occurs to me -- I can't have any candy for Halloween!!! How horrible!!!My son is not a big candy lover and I usually get to share his...
View ArticleNewly diagnosed here, would like some informtion about (m)
cinnamon. I have seen it mentioned a few times.I am having a lot of trouble keeping my BGL below 10.0, still have a lot of adjustments to make re medication. Had GD 8 years ago, but also a strong...
View ArticleNew Doctor and New Readings
Well, I finally got in to see my new doctor and had all my bloodwork done that the old doc just never did. My a1c was 8.7 (I was diagnosed 8/12), LDL=109, HDL=47 and triglycerides=130. We dropped my...
View ArticleFather, Age 70 with type II.
Are there any Seniors here who are receiving any financial help with the medications? Mom/Dad are retired and in failing health. Dad is 70 and, truly, does NOT take care of himself. ANY suggestions...
View ArticleHi everyone.....
Sorry for not posting sooner, we've been a bit busy here. Our small town got hit really hard by Hurricane Katrina. We were without power for at least a month and just got back in our house. It wasn't...
View ArticleMedication - on and off
In my intro, I mentioned that I sometimes take medication to help control my glucose levels, but not always. I'm a fairly active person, though I have always been heavy (I am 5'10" tall and currently...
View Articlehello
HelloI was just diagnoised with typ two.My husband don't think it is important and it been serious I am confused.I just found out two days ago that I have type two.Should i get a medic alert bracelet...
View Articleanybody knows anything about avandia
My medication is been switched to avadia 8 mg from metformin 1500 mg a day . I was just curious about this med ? is it good and does it help ?
View ArticleHi all, LTNS
Hi all. it's been quiet a while since I've been here. I better update evryone and the new peeps too. I am on Novolog Pen, and Lantus, split shot AM and PM (Thanks Heather ) It works. altho I don't...
View ArticleChristmas to all and depression.
Hi all, Thanks for the responce Heather! How is everyone else doing? (Christmas) time an all. I know how it is for lots of people, I'm one of them. I try to fight it and keep away the depression. Lots...
View ArticlePickles
My mom has had sugar for a long time and she has found out that if she eats 3 or 4 dill spear pickles before bed it lowers her morning reading.. has anyone else ever heard of this ??
View ArticleI'm new to all of this
Hi.. I just found out about 6 weeks ago I have type 2 DiabetesI'm having a hard time with this I'm a sweet nut which is why I had such a high sugar level..I had a cyst and it got infected.. the doctor...
View ArticleIs Type 2 Adult On-set?
Hi all -I'm new here. I'm just wondering if type 2 diabetes is the same thing as adult on-set diabetes?Also, if so, what precautions can I take to avoid getting diabetes? I do like sugar and I don't...
View ArticleA step towards curing/preventing Type 2 Diabetes?
Fly genetics reveal key workings of Atkins DietLa Jolla, Calif. -- Metabolic syndrome, an aging-associated group of disorders that includes insulin resistance, heart disease and high lipid levels, may...
View ArticleHi all....
Long time no chat. I've been busy. Started working as a Nurse back in December and had to go PRN in May due to my son wanting to play sports and the 12 hr. night shifts were killing me. I'm not sure...
View Articletype2 diabetes
hi i have just been diagnosed last week with type 2 diabetes and feeling very scared as i dont know anything about it
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