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No Sugar Products Using Sugar Alternatives.
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What are your opinions on products stating "no sugar added", when in fact they use ulternative sugars. I feel these alternative sugars can be just as harmful to diabetics.

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When I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 back in 2013, I was told by my pharmacist and my dr not to touch the aspartame. It wasn't good for me. But they also told me because I have type 2, not to cut… read more

Blood Sugar Very High, 350-450. What Foods Will Help To Lower It?
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Pls try to see your doctor maybe they will change your medication, that's too high

What Brand Of Zero Calorie Sweetener Is The Best To Use In Coffee That Does Not Spike My Blood Sugar?
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You may have to experience a few to determine that, some sweeteneres affect some diabetics and not others. For me anything containing Maltilol raises my sugar faster and longer, but Erythritol in my… read more

Gabapentin
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Hello, Everyone!

Is there anyone out here that take Gabapentin? If so, does it work for you and what dose are you taking. My doctor tried me on the 100mg 3x a day but it didn’t help me at all.

Thanks! 😘🙏🏾

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I took gabapentin for migraine prophylaxis. 600 mg once per night
I had to come off it due to side effect of falls. However, It's supposed to be effective for neuropathic pain. Also Lyrica is good… read more

Hi, What Is A Good Alternative To Glucophage/Metformin?
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Sugar high

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How about doing the hard work and

1) cutting out all added sugars in food and drink. Baby steps.

2) Slowly cut back your net carbs to 1 serving per meal- 15 carbs. Baby steps.

3) That leaves… read more

Take 16 Units Of Lantus In AM Have High BS At Bedtime & Wake Up With BS In The 50's. Why Does BS Go So Low Over Night?
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Lantus commonly results in low blood sugar readings if taken in the morning.Try taking your dose at bedtime.My dose was changed from am to pm whilst in hospital recently for that very reason.Once my… read more

My Blood Sugar Readings
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Is it up to my GP or a diabetic dietitian to to help me manage my diabetes?

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Doctors advise & dispense ur meds u have to manage ur diabetes

What Is The Best Way To Lower Your Blood Sugar
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Drinking a lot of water, eating moderate, in small portions, stress free

What Is The Best Way To Lower Blood Sugar? My Body Doesn't Know What Low Blood Sugar Is. The Lowest My Blood Sugar Is Usually Is Around 200
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I take 10 units insulin at night and Trulicity once a week.

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Yes thats what I think! I was only Taking Trulicity once a week and they were even higher. I've only been taking the insulin since the first of January. I feel like I need to find another doctor. The… read more

How Many Carbs Should You Be Having On Average Per Meal I Know It Should Be As Low As Possible But Realistically
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mine too