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Connecticut, CT
April 22, 2025
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Time in tight range, TITR, is what all of us diagnosed with diabetes should strive for. Normal nondiabetic blood glucose range --- 4.0(72 usa) to 7.8(140 usa). Baby steps.

Keeping our numbers in this range will halt the cumulative vascular damage from glucose spikes that feeds diabetes complications and comorbidities. Baby steps.

So we can live our best life with diabetes. Baby steps.

Diabetes control forced this lifelong Japanese rice-aholic to abandon my cultural norms and cease eating rice. Baby steps.

Italians --- pasta and pizza.
Irish --- potatoes.
Asian --- rice and noodles.
Mexicans --- tortillas and rice.
Etc.

Sugars, Breads, pizza, french fries, potato chips, cereals, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, biscuits, cakes, cookies, and more are severely limited for most diabetics. Baby steps.

Find your carb tolerance. Keep each of your meals at or below that threshold. To keep your numbers in the nondiabetic range. Baby steps.

Good luck.

April 22, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

TITR
Time in tight range. Is the percentage of time your blood sugar is in normal range. Hope this helps. The bot must have misunderstood your question. It was way off

April 22, 2025 (edited)
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Tirzepatide is a promising new medication that works by mimicking two natural hormones in your body that help control blood sugar and appetite. It acts on both GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptors to help manage diabetes.

The medication helps in multiple ways: it Show Full Answer

Tirzepatide is a promising new medication that works by mimicking two natural hormones in your body that help control blood sugar and appetite. It acts on both GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptors to help manage diabetes.

The medication helps in multiple ways: it boosts insulin production, reduces insulin resistance, slows down digestion, and helps control appetite. Studies show it can be very effective, with participants experiencing significant weight loss compared to placebo groups. Like any medication, it's important to know about potential side effects. Common ones include digestive issues like nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and stomach pain. Some people may also experience reactions at the injection site, such as skin changes or swelling. Always discuss any new medication with your healthcare provider to determine if it's right for you.

April 22, 2025

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