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Do You Know If And When Trulycity The Weight Loss Drug Will Be Available On The National Health As I’m Putting On Weight And I Need It Despe
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A DiabetesTeam Member

i could not take it upset my stomach bad.

posted April 12
Type 2 For About 10 Months. My 1 Foot Heal Is Paining Extremely, Can't Put My Foot Down Or Walk On It. If I Walk On My Toes Pain Increases.
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A DiabetesTeam Member

See a podiatrist!! And when you find one, ask first if they treat diabetic foot problems! Not all of them do and you could end up wasting your time.

posted April 8
Sugar Been High For A Few Days Ways To Bring Down
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Lots of water and exercise. Help me when I have a high

posted April 7
Am I Taking Too Much Medication For My Type 2, I Am Taking 1000mg Twice A Day Metformin, 10 Mg Jardiance, 5 Mg Ozempic And 30 Mg Lantus?
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My doctor has me taking a lot of meds but my numbers are still not in range even though I eat low carb meals and watch my sugar intake. I also have AFib and not sure if the meds I take are causing my numbers to be off. I am not hungry but I know I have to eat small meals and not losing weight.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Wow...that does seem like alot. But sometimes if you can't control your sugar the doctor will do that. Is it helping you taking that many meds?

posted April 7
What Vitamin Can I Take For Energy?
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Feel quite drained from time to time.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Have your thyroid tested first.underactive thyroid means sluggishness.Check your B12 levels,iron levels.Your diet may be contributing- too many carbs....get your glucose in range- whatever scale you… read more

posted April 6
What Vitamin Can I Take Fir Energy?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I'm a okay🤩

posted April 6
I'm Taking Two Mugs Of Warm Water Every Morning, Sip Two Litter During The Day, But Still Struggle With Bloating. Three Days No Bowel Moveme
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I take Metamucil it’s a mild laxative and can be taken daily

posted April 7
Can Someone Please Explain The No Sugar Desserts And No Sugar Ice Cream We Find On Cruise Ships?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

No sugar, does not mean, no carbs. Since carbs get into the bloodstream as fast as sugars, they are just as bad and maybe worse.

posted April 6
What Supplements Can I Take To Lower My Blood Sugar
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Why When I Go To Bed At 11:00pm With Nothing To Eat Since Suppertime At 6:00pm My Sugar Reading Is Up Around 9.0/10.0/11.0 ?
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My drug of choice is Metformin 500mg/4 per day .

A DiabetesTeam Member

If your sugars start to go low your liver will release sugar. Since you're diabetic your body can't handle it and your sugars go high. Try eating about 15 gm carbs with protein before bed. It may… read more

posted April 7
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