I eat first take insulin after - never know what's going to be served - or when.!! It is ok to inject 20 mins before or up to 20 mins after meal😎
My morning FBG was 96. Immediately after consuming two cups of coffee on an empty stomach it was 135. Is this considered a spike or is that considered a normal level for a type II person.
I'm 76 ,still drink coffee.Only time I stopped was in renal ward of specialist hospital last October when the staff refused to serve coffee " because it harms kidneys" but eventually I got my… read more
All of us here have either been diagnosed with Diabetes or have someone close to us that have been given the news
So what is the "criteria" that separates us from Joe or Jane SugerEater?
Currently it is simply having an A1C, above 6.5% (47.5 mmol's in the IFCC scale) "twice in a row" measured 90 days apart
That's it, that's all - that "test" is all that is required for the Doc to determine "You have Diabetes"
No matter what you do after that, no matter how you control your blood sugar - no… read more
Thanks I had knee surgery both knees 7 months apart. Waited 7 years to get done. As they said diabetic at age 62. Late in life changed my world & health. Retired early. Less money. Out of pocket… read more
I wish I knew as well. Will let you know when I find out @A DiabetesTeam Member
With the colder weather coming (I hope) I was thinking about Oatmeal. I noticed on the Steel Cut Oatmeal for 1/3 of a cup it is 31 gr. of carbs with 4 g of fibre. Does anyone know that 1/3 of a cup is that when it is already cooked or is that the measurement before cooking......thank you.
@A DiabetesTeam Member I don't see your answer anywhere. Thanks for the add- I read and liked your story. I also baked all my life (too much) and had to stop that. I tried the substitute almond… read more
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
I only drink water
does any other epole find this
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No problem.Ive had my libre 2 since October,had to contact Abbott about five sensors fallen off,and now about my reader which has failed All replaced promptly
With my hypothyroidism and being type 2 is there still a possibility of reversing my diabetes, I've been a diabetic so long ang I know hypothyroidism and having diabetes is hereditary, but I would like to know if it's possible.
My grandmother, father, Sister & myself all have under active thyroid and take the generic for Synthroid medicine for it.
Many are aware that Cinnamon has some blood sugar friendly qualities, but the (headlines) on the internet don't do a deep dive into the product itself.
Cinnamon has at least been known/used since the times of Ancient Egypt - over 4000 years ago.
There is two (types/strains) of Cinnamon currently available.
The Cinnamon you typically find in the baking aisle at the grocery store is "Cassia" (Cinnamomum Aromaticum) .
Cassia contains a substance called Coumarin which can be "toxic to humans"… read more
I was wondering about the Ceylon cinnamon I was going to get it but was worried 😟 so thank you again for clarifying that God bless you 🙏
I am a T2 with a Dexcom G7. I have been using the InPen but recently my Endocrinologist has been having difficulty getting approval for a new pen. She says it’s time to look at comparable alternatives.
My dr said they are all back logged and drs cannot get them. Too many people are using these pens that are not diabetic, they use the pens to lose weight. So it hurts us