I have recently experienced higher fasting glucose levels over the course of about 6 weeks. Normally, I am at 80- 120 in the mornings, but lately have been about 140- 160. The only big difference of late, I can pin point is,.. I have been drinking, maybe 1 can of diet sodas with my evening meals. I have also had sinus/ allergy issues about the same time (farmers in the locale are harvesting- kicking up dust & mold). Just trying to get a grip on whether the issue is in the sodas (as my diet has… read more

Good morning from South Jersey to all you diabetes warriors
Proper hydration, a loaded question, with many answers.

Those with kidney disease need to listen to their doctors.
Those on diuretics, listen to your doctor.
Those on sulfonylureas may need extra water.
If exercising, you may need more water.

Most of the rest of us fall into these categories
In general, data and recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggest that

Women 150 pounds, BMI less… read more

Thank you for all the information about Diabetes that you give us. It is very helpful. I have high blood pressure also, so I use very little salt and no caffeine which helps. Also, is it ok to drink tea instead of water
Have you ever tried brown rice. My doctor said people with diabetes can eat brown rice, which is a whole grain rice. It's not really brown, it's just not as white as white rice, or as sweet
No white rice, white bread, white potatoes, but ok to have a small whole grain corn… read more

It is so hard for me to just drink water. Is there anything else you can drink that won't raise your blood sugar?

I need advise and help. Was not given any indication by the doctor on how I should proceed and what I need to do now. Was told only to take meds twice a day. No eating plan, what I should avoid or any other information.
Totally stressed out. Have no idea where to now. My blood sugar level at the examination was 12.4 with traces of ketones and blood in urine test. Glucose was 3+ in the urine test
Please help!!
My blood pressure was 150/90

Please share your sick day plan.

This is a bit of follow on to a question that @A DiabetesTeam Member asked

I will try and stick to what "science has proven" and not some of the theories out there - simply the state of what we "know" about non-sugar sweeteners

There is 3 basic groups that generally don't effect blood sugar so are "safe enough" from a Diabetes point of view

There is totally naturally sourced with minimum processing - this would include Stevia and Monk Fruit

Stevia has become quite popular - used to sweeten a… read more