Diabetic Shoes

Looking to buy a GOOD pair of Diabetic Shoes . Previously purchased Dr. Comfort and they worked well. But just wondering if anyone had ever purchased a better brand. If so which one and how did they work out.

Bad Medication?

My insurance forces me to get 90 days supply at a time. So taking 2500 mg Metformin daily (2- 1/2 tablets) I have to get 275 tablets each go round in 2 separate bottles. In the past 2-3 weeks, I have noticed that my fasting (& even other times) glucose checks were rising (Normal is 80- 120, Lately has been 150- 180). Not much has changed, diet, activity,...... Yet my fasting glucose was stubbornly high. Up until then, I have had no problems. Yesterday, I took part of the mediation (1000 mg)… read more

I Have A Very Bad Cold.coughing,sneezing,and My Nose Is Running.what Cold Medicine Would You Reccommend.

I Need A Winter Menu.

I've had some success controlling BS this summer and contribute much of that to the availability of fresh vegetables. Those days are numbered for us Ohioans and I'm wondering what I'll eat this winter. I love casseroles, but most of them don't love me. I no longer do processed food, which eliminates using canned soups for stews and such. I can't do pasta, rice, potatoes, or bread either. I've got the vegetable soup thing down, and I love beans, but they seem to spike my sugar too, so what's… read more

Does Anybody Out There Know About Diabetes Muscle Cramps.how 2 Manage.

What Does Every One Eat For Breakfast?

I need some breakfast ideas that are quick or that can be made a head of time.

A1C 8 Dr Suggests Insulin Anyone Else In This Situation

Not sure how I feel about this especially since when I do cut back on carbs my sugar drops to 5.9. I feel like crap when it is this low. So why would I need insulin?

Does Any1 Get Leg Cramps In Bed? Any Tips On How To Cure Them?

Whether To Take Statins

I am T2 and also have high cholesterol. I am TERRIFIED of taking statins which cause debilitating muscle pains. I understand if I don't take them I will continue to be at risk for heart disease. I just don't understand how people can live and work under such pain. I am barely adjusting to diabetes let alone a statin. Anybody have advice? I'm supposed to go on Crestor and have read horrifying things about it. I've talked to friends who also have had terrible times on statins. What are my options… read more

Any Advice On What Helps Pain, Burning, Cramping & Etc... In Feet & Hands?