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Where Does Everybody Disappear To?
A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭

After some of the discussion that has been going on the past week or so where others have "purged" their teams of members that clearly are no longer participating in the group, I figured it was time to do the same

I have been here for a while and at times I can be a prolific poster (is that the correct word?) and I had collected hundreds of team members - over 700 actually

So just like my house cleaning technique, I got "Brutal"

Anyone that hasn't been on-line in the group in 2024 got the axe

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A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member yes,but you do answer when posts are directed at you - it's the people who don't show they are there.💕

posted 1 hour ago
When Your Glucose Reading Is Above 250mg/dl, What Can You Do To Quickly?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you my friend. Unknowingly, I did those things and they worked!! It also helps to be lucky 🙂

posted 3 days ago
What Tips Would You Share To Help With Seasonal Allergies?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I would advise seeing an allergist or ENT for severe allergies. In addition to desensitizing tests and shots, sometimes surgery is done. I recently had nasal surgery to open up or widen my nasal… read more

posted 7 hours ago
If My Test Strips Have Expired Will It Affect My Reading
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A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member. Thank you Graham. It’s good to have things like this confirmed. 🤗

posted 5 days ago
I Know I Need To Exercise More. I Have Hip Issues And Find Walking Painful. What Do You Do For Exercise? How Do You Keep Motivated ?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

There are also chair exercises. any movement helps and I used chair exercises when I had an injury to a leg and had to mostly sit for a couple of months.

posted 3 days ago
Hi Everyone, I Am Wondering If Any Of You Have Been Told By Your Doc That You Kidney #'s Are Too High, The Referred You To A Kidney Doc?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I have Type 2 diabetes and was diagnosed a few years later with CKD 3a. I'm still working on developing healthy meals that are good for both diseases. Not fun but can be done. All the best to you.

posted 5 days ago
Hi Ya Guys. I'm Type 2. I've Been Looking Into Wrist Monitors.. But There Are Sooooo Many On The Market. Has Anyone Here Looked Into Them???
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Are you talking about using a wrist monitor for Blood Glucose testing??? If so, I didin't know there was such a monitor. I do have one for Blood Pressure and I do compare it with my doctor's reading… read more

posted 3 days ago
Any One Taking Rybelsus?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes I take it and did get some initial weight loss. I contacted the manufacturer and got a voucher that pays the entire cost

posted April 18
Is Diabetes Related To Cancer Or Anemia Too.
A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have some anemia and have prescribed medication by the good nurse practitioner too. I don't have cancer too.

A DiabetesTeam Member

People with type 2 are at higher risk of developing cancer of pancreas,liver,womb, bowel bladder or breast
Diabetes is associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer.Type 2 shares risk factors in… read more

posted 7 days ago
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