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What are your opinions on products stating "no sugar added", when in fact they use ulternative sugars. I feel these alternative sugars can be just as harmful to diabetics.
When I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 back in 2013, I was told by my pharmacist and my dr not to touch the aspartame. It wasn't good for me. But they also told me because I have type 2, not to cut… read more
Pls try to see your doctor maybe they will change your medication, that's too high
Hello, Everyone!
Is there anyone out here that take Gabapentin? If so, does it work for you and what dose are you taking. My doctor tried me on the 100mg 3x a day but it didn’t help me at all.
Thanks! 😘🙏🏾
Re:Gabapentin.. Usually the doses are much higher for those that find it effective. Up to 1800 mg daily in divided doses
I couldn't take any amount because it made me feel really terrible. I have… read more
You may have to experience a few to determine that, some sweeteneres affect some diabetics and not others. For me anything containing Maltilol raises my sugar faster and longer, but Erythritol in my… read more
Sugar high
How about doing the hard work and
1) cutting out all added sugars in food and drink. Baby steps.
2) Slowly cut back your net carbs to 1 serving per meal- 15 carbs. Baby steps.
3) That leaves… read more
That certainly is the perception with those of us who have used or use a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) but do they really "read low".
First we need to understand exactly what they are "reading".
A Lab test, so when you go for A1C, 8 hour Fasting Test, A Random Test or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) they are drawing blood directly from your veins.
Your veins contain the "most accurate" level of blood sugar "at the time of the test" because veins are "closest to the sugar source"… read more
I know my Libre and my finger sticks are normally off somewhat. When the censor reads low, the finger poke is a little higher. When my sensor reads high, my finger poke is generally a little lower… read more
Is it up to my GP or a diabetic dietitian to to help me manage my diabetes?
Doctors advise & dispense ur meds u have to manage ur diabetes
Metformin is the most common diabetes medication on the planet.
Some hate the stuff, others question it, some can't tolerate it, most of the rest simply take it and get on with their business.
Since just about all of us have at least heard of the stuff, I put together a piece on it to shed some light on this medication.
The source of today’s Metformin is a traditional and natural/herbal remedy that was first medically researched in 1918 - so if you want "natural" this is it.
The plant was… read more
Drinking a lot of water, eating moderate, in small portions, stress free
