Diabetes Control Forum and Discussions

Diabetes is a lot to manage sometimes. So many external things going on that cause ups and downs along with some frustrations. I read today a beautiful article on how a woman lost 120 pounds and gained control of her diabetes. It is not an article on carb counting or exercise logs. It is an...

I came across this article on Facebook. It's worth reading it through, although it's a bit long; it opened my eyes to the role played by Pharmacy Benefit Managers in the increased cost of insulin. I thought it worth sharing: ...

Hello. I'm 34 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 4 months ago today. My BG level was 997 when I was diagnosed. I went through a period where I ignored my diabetes and now I have blurry vision, tingling in my fingers and toes and when my BG is in a normal range I feel hypoglycemic....

I've just had my first experience with a slow healing wound. I have a large surgical scar on my belly. Recently, because it extends up last my waisrline, the skin (which is very thin there), dried out, cracked and rubbed a very small raw spot. I kept a good eye on it, dubbed it regularly with...

Hey all! I know it’s been a while, but I just got busy living life. Most of us tend to be sort of reflective at the end of the year. Not the kind of reflective where you glow in the headlights – you know what I mean. Just wanted to share what I think is a milestone in my journey. For those...

T2 for about 10 years. My a1c last fall was 5.9, so I'm not doing too badly overall. But every afternoon my husband and I go to the coffee shop and I frequently go for the oversized cookie (700-800 calories and a day's worth of carbs.). Whether or not I have the cookie, by evening I am so tired...

Hi there. I just recently found out I'm pregnant and I'm terrified. It wasn't planned so my A1c is not where I would have wanted it at all. I'm so freaked out. I've got an appointment with the endocrinologist tomorrow and I've already made several changes to my insulin regime but I'm still seeing...

I saw my dr. today to get multiple test results including the final results for my adrenal tumor. Good news on the adrenal tumor - it's non functioning at this time so no surgery, just monitoring. What was a total shock was my A1C - 4.9! I've been following LCHF for the last 2 months but...

Hello. Lately i have a blood sugar of 140 and above in the morning and two hoirs after meal. But my hba1c is 5.8. And i am on lipitor since one year. I am also on a low sugar and carbs diet for 2 months but sugar level is same. Then now even with ongalyza medicine it still ranging between 140 to...

Hello! My son Preston is 4 1/2 years old and was diagnosed at age 2 with type 1 diabetes. He is on an insulin pump, and we (finally) just got the dexcom system. I have a really scary situation that is happening more frequently and our endocrinologist has no answers. The latest scenario is that...

Whooo Hooo! So excited. I had labwork done ladt Monday and got my results today. My A1c is 5.1. I have been paying close attention to carbs and it isnpaying off. I did confess to my doctor that I have only been watching my diet for the last 4 weeks and was eating junk before. I didnt think I...

I have type 2 diabetes my meter says i have 64 blood sugar i did a couple of tests and they are all similar in the 60's but i feel normal like nothing is happening. Should i be concerned? do i have a bad meter? I tried on 2 readers and they both read similar too. It read 71 before and i felt...

Divorce is a part of many people's lives now a days. If you or your parents are not, chances are you know at least one person who has separated from their spouse. It's not easy in most cases and the kids are the ones that often are the glue that keeps matters sane. I read this article:...

my diabetes is more out of control, I know it's my fault but the doc says it does get worse & so we adapt. fine, so I did my first injection of Trulicty, but it doesn't make sense to me. it's once a week, I'm still staying on my previous pills to use the up which is Janument, but I"m...

Another med is joining the ranks of Trulicity, Bydureon and Victoza. The main difference I am reading is that this one produces a much stronger A1c reduction and is now also in studies to help with obesity, as it's weight loss properties are twice that of it's competitors. This should be on...

hey guys hope all are doing ok still working on my goals how about you wow this me at 345 i have come a long way what do you all think are you getting to your goals let me know enjoy your day love you all my bsl was 108 this morning