Diabetes
Questions + Answers
How do you manage food cravings or emotional eating? Any advice you would share?
Water is good or have a cheat day where you can eat whatever works for me
Is anyone a type 2 diabetic and following a ketogenic diet
My doctor has instructed me to start this diet. He informs me that the first four days will be difficult because there will be no sugar. In your answers, could you share with me what have been the easiest changes to make? What have been the most difficult changes to make? Are you receiving any support from a dietician? Have you seen a drop in your sugar levels? Have you been able to loose weight? Have you been taken off insulin/medication because you… read more
Was not given a carb budget. I see the dietician next week.
Snacks that do not raise your numbers???
sometimes I just need "something to munch on"
ONE square of good dark chocolate but only one. The taste lingers and also does not mix well with other foods so stops eating more. Don't do it though… read more
sore ankles
i have severe pain in my ankles when i get up in the morning or if i sit for too long..Does anybody know what this is??
Hi it sounds like arthritis to me. You need to get it checked at your GP.
Splenda Brown Sugar, Regular Brown Sugar or Substitute
I have begun to bake a lot more to control the desserts I eat (have huge junk food addiction) but the only Splenda brown sugar I have found is small and expensive. Is it ok to use regular or do other use monk fruit brown sugar, regular sugar... please help would like to get a handle on my health and baking at home seems to work but its seems to be no cheaper.
Hi we need to cut down on our sugar intake so what I do is used ordinary brown sugar. If recipe says 1 cup I use half cup if it says half cup I use a… read more
is there any pain involved in diabetic retinopathy treatments and what is recovery like?
Does anyone have experience with laser/ injections in the eyes for damage to the retina caused by weak and leaking blood vessels? I'm nervous about the whole idea of injections into the eye.
I have had Injections for a while a few tears ago. It really does not hurt. The thought is worsethen the shot itself.VIC
Has anyone had issues with Crestor driving up blood sugar?
I have been taking generic crestor and my sugars fluctuate always. Been on it for over 10 years.
Do you have a “Go” bag prepared if there is a need for an emergency evacuation? Any advice you would share?
I would onvorporstr some of everything everyone has made mention of. I would also add cash, passport as well as an official document like a nirth… read more
Metformin
I was put on Metformin a few days ago having bad stomach aches and diarrhea , is that normal and will it get better?
Hi I suggest you look on medical report about Metformin on the internet. It is poison to the body and no one should be taking it.
What should my bs levels be I am type 2 and they are usually between 5.5 and 7.5
I was told anything between 4-8 is normal :) I am type 2 also. I was diagnosed when mine was 14.8...when i eat bad food...with stress and stuff it… read more