Diabetes Control Forum and Discussions

When I travel, it's usually in a car, so I have a little more control over what, where and when I stop to eat or take my breaks. But for those who travel on planes, it can be harder to know what options are out there and may take a little more planning. Adam's book "Bright Spots and Landmines"...

I recently had a trip to the ER (non-diabetes related), and told the doctor there that my general practitioner had told me I was pre-diabetic, and then last year said my numbers were improving "since you were diagnosed with diabetes". I should have spoken up and asked then about at what point did...

Hi, I have been a type 1 diabetic for 14 years, but the last couple of years I have had extreme difficulty taking care of myself (Very high A1C, trying to avoid going to the doctors) I have started going to a therapist, and am beginning to feel better and care about my health again. It ends up...

hope all are doing well with your numbers today all mothers enjoy your day

Hello all, Rebar Ralph here, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 5 years ago... I'm sure I already know the answer, but need some help and motivation from others I guess. when diagnosed I thought "No Freagin way" im strong healthy and a Marine no way.. I am a food lover like most of us....

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.