Diabetes Control Forum and Discussions

So i’ve had diabetes for about 8 years. Lately i have been doing terrible with managing it. For the passes 2 years my A1C has been HIGH! Like over 10.0 high! My problem is i will just eat eat eat, and take no medicine. And if i do decide to take my insulin at the time, I won’t even check my...

Not proud of it, but it happens. Stress induced brownie eating...like for several months. So, what tips do you have to get back "on the wagon"?

Has anybody tried 90-second bread can you tell me a little about it please

Hi all, new to the site. Diagnosed T2 in 2012. I've had depression my whole life. And as many of you know, it makes for bad days with self care and management. Right now, I just can't even. I did go hike today though and have a little more exercise I want to do. But my question is...

I just had another round of lab tests (done every 3 months so far) and my A1C was 4.7 down from 4.99. Cholesterol was 123 and triglycerides were 67- everything else was normal. My dr. said "I don't think you're diabetic anymore. Let's stop the insulin". I reminded her I was having an epidural...

Back in September my A1C was 7.2. My diet and my workout routines have not changed. On Friday I found out that I have dropped 23 lbs since Jan. Doc & myself are both thrilled! I just got my results from the blood work today. How is it that nothing I'm doing has changed, I've dropped weight...

Hi, I have had type 1 for 32 years and for quite some time I have had trouble with plummeting bg in the afternoon and my doctor and nurse practitioner have been unable to help me. For example, today I ate lunch at 12:30 and took my insulin(I have a pump). I picked up my son and brought him back...

The latest in type 2 treatments are trending and they are showing to be helpful on many fronts. I use insulin, but the battle of weight gain is very real. There are also side effects of some other drugs. For the most part, GLP-1's side effects are often temporary and are outweighed by the...

I came across this article in Diabetes Forecast and thought it might be helpful. For years, I treated my lows with candy bars which was not the best way to get my BG back up to normal. Because of the fat in the candy bar, the glucose was not absorbed as rapidly by my body and it took longer for...

I have spent thousands of dollars on infusion sets with medtronic. The Silhouette ones are not working with my body and I have twelve of them unopened all exp 2020 and up. Medtronic wont do anything about it. I'm trying to sell them, does anyone know where you can do this at?! Starting May I am...

I have been having high blood sugars since I had my shoulder surgery in March. I have been eating healthier but my sugars are out of control. My last A1c was 8.3 and I still need to bring it down a lot. Also is anyone on here on an insulin pump and if so which ones and are they good.

Has anyone else has had issues with getting child custody? I have had some lows in the past and it’s being brought up as a reason against me getting time with my kids..just started using a continuous glucose monitor to help recognize any lows before they become a problem. Anyone have advice or...

My Diabetes is genetic. I am a 64 year old 159 lb 5'9" man. I eat well, sleep well, exercise daily. and I am lean. When diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 7 years ago I was aggresive in taking control of my lifestyle. One year ago I was diagnosed with Neuropathy. It started in my feet and has...

just wondering if apple cider vinegar with a bit of water really works to bring down blood sugar..trying to get mine down so i dont have to go on insulin. i'm type 2

Has any one had bypass surgery?

I do it. I call checking my glucose a test. It is a habit, but one that can really bring with it negative connotations. A test is a pass or fail feeling. When I just "check" my glucose, I am gathering information. I know it does seem like a mind game, but sometimes we don't even realize what we...