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T2 symptoms

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Largs, UK

Borderline T2 diagnosed a couple of years ago, annual checkups with practice nurse
apart from feeling as if I am walking on wool constantly which arrived after a trip to the hospital having had a close call with Sepsis so not sure if it is related to the hospital visit or our dear friend T2 . nor if the napping after meals and very occasionally lethargy could be a symptom or purely an age thing,( late 70's)! Sawbones has tried me with metaformin and another drug but both made me feel awfull… read more

July 17, 2019
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Members rallied around someone newly diagnosed with borderline Type 2 diabetes who was unsure whether to buy a glucose meter or seek... Read more

Members rallied around someone newly diagnosed with borderline Type 2 diabetes who was unsure whether to buy a glucose meter or seek alternative medications after bad reactions to metformin. The overwhelming consensus was to purchase a meter immediately, as testing helps identify which foods raise blood sugar and empowers better daily management without relying solely on doctors or medication. Several members shared their own medication experiences, including success with Glimpiride and Jardiance, while others emphasized that metformin works well for many people despite causing digestive issues for some, and that regular testing combined with mindful eating and activity can sometimes reduce or eliminate the need for medication entirely.

A DiabetesTeam Member

get a meter. It does help give you an idea how your blood sugars are doing. Also you’ll see what food are rising your blood sugars. And if you’re going to test after a meal, wait about 2 hours.

July 26, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

I would buy one. Test before every meal for a few days and if you are testing in a good range, decrease to once a day.

July 17, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

I am in glimpiride. No side affects except can go low. Small copay.
I like the ginger snap miraculous appearance. Good one. I once in a while find half
a biscotti next to morning coffee.
My brother has been borderline for 10 years. Aside from getting A1C checked every three months he is not on any medication or was told to test.
He is watching his carb intake but not as close as I am.
Each doctor is different in their opinions.
Good luck in what you decide.

July 17, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

Chris Efstration, hopefully your kidneys stay that way!!! my new normal, is dialysis 3x a week now, as I’m in kidney failure!!

August 9, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

I had elevated kidney readings nags so doctor put me in Glimpiride. I had no side affects and my kidney numbers stabilized.

August 8, 2019

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