Who Has Been Battling The Beast The Longest?
Looking through a list of Team members I noticed that @A DiabetesTeam Member was diagnosed in 1993 - 29 years ago which certainly makes her one of the extreme veterans.
So I'm looking for a "shout out".
When were you Diagnosed??
Myself - 2016 (August) - Age 52
“Once we tell the beast just who is in charge here, the he just has to get packing.”
AMEN, sista!!!
I Read On Facebook That You Can Cure Diabetes, Is That True?
Did you know that in secret underground labs, staffed by hundreds of health care workers, who were fired for trying to tell the truth and are now being hunted by hit squads, sent by big pharma, are taking their lives in their own hands on a daily basis to produce cures for most diseases out there.
And if you just sign a disclaimer that you don’t work for the pharmaceutical industry, watch a video and then click through about 5 dozen pages (obviously to weed out those hit squad members and the… read more
Can you cure diabetes? According to the information in my knowledge base, type 2 diabetes cannot be cured. However, there are effective treatments and lifestyle changes that can help manage the… read more
Does Anyone Else Just Treat Their Diabetes By Dieting?
How Long Does It Take To Get A1C Levels Down With Improved Eating And Exercise?
Was recently diagnosed as Type 2 diabetic. My original Glucose A levels were 11.2. Two weeks later (Feb 1) my A1C A level was measuring 10. I've changed my diet (following Dr Gundry food guide), no red meats, no dairy, mostly fish, chicken, turkey and lots of veggies/greens. Am down 16lbs so far (20 to go). I'm determined to defeat this diabetes with heathier food plan and exercise. Question/curious, how long do your figure it takes for one to see changes in A1C levels (without medications) or… read more
2 months with little or no carbs
What Is 6.7m For What Stage Diabetes
My hubby was told his number for diabetes is 6.7, is that stage 1 or 2?
Where do I start.
@A DiabetesTeam Member
Hello Donna
Welcome to this wonderful support group. This is not a medical site but the support that you will receive from other members will be extremely rewarding.
To… read more
What's Your A1C Right Now?
I got mine done today, it was 9.8 I was in shock, my morning readings are good always around 100's and the last month especially I had to lower insulin units because I would wake up in the 60's, I will have a lab test result in a week where blood was drawn, today it was done at a research clinic where they only pricked my finger, so I will wait for the other ones to have a better picture, the only consolation in all this is that my previous one was above 11 and I've taken action in changing my… read more
I will get my A1C March 25
Why Are My Hands And Fingers Stiff And Really Hurt Bad And Sore
When we had snowmageddon last week it was so cold and windy. My hands and fingers stiff and really hurt bad and sore. aches like a tooth ack. I have been putting them under hot water and soaked them in hot water as well In our exercise video we have finger exercises and they were very hard to do hurts and sore so I didn't finnish doing them for they got stiff and sore aches like a tooth ack. Any idea. My Neighbors have been telling me that it's arthritic. See Dr Wednesdays as hes on… read more
Stiffness and pain in your hands and fingers can be related to diabetic neuropathy, which is a common complication of diabetes. Neuropathy occurs when nerves are damaged or not working properly… read more
Is There A Way To Beat This Without Medication For Life?
Beat diabetes without metaformin
Diabetes Reversible?
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@A DiabetesTeam Member I tend to agree with you Bill. Probably 90% of those called Type 2 actually have Metabolic Syndrome - that will be the "new term" when everyone starts whining publicly about… read more
How Do Some Of You Stay So Low On Carbs? I Mean Those Of You Under 50 Or 30 Carbs.
Low carb keto for diabetics. Is under a 100 carbs with exercise good? I stay under a 100 on most days. My lat A1C was 5.9
@A DiabetesTeam Member interesting about your duodenum.
So sorry that topped with your family histiry was a big double whammy!
Congratulations ats on acheiving the disapline to eat that way!