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Adult obesity and type 2 diabetes: report by PHE
Hi All, Just wondering how many are aware of the following report which emphasizes the strong link between type2 diabetes and obesity:...
Hi All, Just wondering how many are aware of the following report which emphasiz...
An Early Update/Wake Up: DEXCOM
Hi and good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. I know this is earlier than normal, but I’m not going to have the chance to do this posting tomorrow since I’m...
Hi and good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. I know this is earlier than nor...
Insulin query
It's my first time using insulin. Any tips?
It's my first time using insulin. Any tips?
Happy Father’s Day
To ALL dads out there!
To ALL dads out there!
Friday Evening: DEXCOM
Sorry this is a little late, but I was busy yesterday and most of today. I had removed the old sensor yesterday evening and inserted the newest one before...
Sorry this is a little late, but I was busy yesterday and most of today. I had r...
Diabetes Week
This is Diabetes Week (6-10-19 to 6-15-19). Please check out the website for more information....
This is Diabetes Week (6-10-19 to 6-15-19). Please check out the website for m...
ADDICTED TO BREAD
Hi there !! It's me again, Piano333 I guess I am back. Read a post regarding bread and diabetes. Am very confused about this site. It seems to go all over the...
Hi there !! It's me again, Piano333 I guess I am back. Read a post regarding bre...
Bread and Type 2 Diabetes
Hi, just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Any tips re what type of bread is best and how much should I restrict the amount. Thanks
Hi, just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Any tips re what type of bread is ...
Background Diabetic Retinopathy
Just received results from my Diabetic Eye Test.Have been told that I have Background Diabetic Retinopathy.My Hospital letter states my next check up is due in...
Just received results from my Diabetic Eye Test.Have been told that I have Backg...
A NEW ME !!!
Hi I am Herman 7275 , not been here for awhile but thought I would tell all of my progress, I have been seeing a team from a bariactrics div. and I started a...
Hi I am Herman 7275 , not been here for awhile but thought I would tell all of m...
BLOOD SUGAR RESULTS
Does anybody have any experience of relating high blood pressure with higher blood sugar?
Does anybody have any experience of relating high blood pressure with higher blo...
Friday, 6-7-19 UPDATE
Here’s my update on how the old sensor was doing for the week. The picture was taken this morning before getting ready to go to my job. It was a little...
Here’s my update on how the old sensor was doing for the week. The picture was ...
Pre-Diabetic (A1C = 6.2) - NEW Member.
Hello! I'm new on these forums, and new to being pre-diabetic. Type 2 runs in my family. I'm a foodie, and so for me this is not a surprise that I have come...
Hello! I'm new on these forums, and new to being pre-diabetic. Type 2 runs in m...
Glicazide
Has anybody takin glicazide and found it very unhelpful? I found it lowers my blood sugars too low, so I have stopped taking it, I still take metformin and my...
Has anybody takin glicazide and found it very unhelpful? I found it lowers my bl...
Friday Sensor: DEXCOM
Sorry for the delay in posting this this week. Was a little busier than planned. The old sensor that was removed worked fairly well. It just started acting...
Sorry for the delay in posting this this week. Was a little busier than planned...
Health Paradox: US diabetes cases fall as obesity rises
Hi everyone, Here's a really interesting article about how obesity is rising in the US and yet diabetes is falling. I think that some of these aberrations are...
Hi everyone, Here's a really interesting article about how obesity is rising in ...
Blood sugar testing
Hi I'm type 2 diabetic and I currently manage this by taking metformin 3 times per day weight each meal. I am concerned that I never know what my blood sugar...
Hi I'm type 2 diabetic and I currently manage this by taking metformin 3 times p...
Been for Laser treatment today.
Have been for laser treatment today at a local eye hosp. The staff where brilliant & very caring. Sunderland Eye Infirmary is one of the best in the UK. Did...
Have been for laser treatment today at a local eye hosp. The staff where brillia...
Dvla
I had my HGV licence revoked due to me being on insulin, due to the medication I was on it turned out to be the medicine that caused my diabetes I know don’t...
I had my HGV licence revoked due to me being on insulin, due to the medication I...
Medicated induced diabetes
Last year my neurologist prescribed me with a drug called olanzapine this caused me diabetes that caused me to go into a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state I was...
Last year my neurologist prescribed me with a drug called olanzapine this caused...
Dvla
I was on insulin after taking the drug olanzapine prescribed by a doctor, I contacted dvla and they revoked my hgv licence but I kept my car licence, after I...
I was on insulin after taking the drug olanzapine prescribed by a doctor, I cont...
Metformin for insulin resistance
I have insulin resistance. I'm constantly hungry no matter what I eat. I'm overweight and on the pathway for bariatric surgery. To get the surgery I need to...
I have insulin resistance. I'm constantly hungry no matter what I eat. I'm overw...
Been to A & E today
My insulin pump was set wrong. Too high in afternoon in the last two days. It is normally really good & I love my Medtronic. This June is my 53 diversary so...
My insulin pump was set wrong. Too high in afternoon in the last two days. It is...
It's Saturday! (5-18-19): DEXCOM
Well, it's Saturday and I'm getting ready for inserting a new sensor this afternoon. So far, the one that needs removing is still working! I got...
Well, it's Saturday and I'm getting ready for inserting a new sensor this aftern...
Metformin
I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and have started on Metformin.Was just wondering has anyone experienced any pain in chest ,shoulders or ribs...
I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and have started on Metformin.Wa...
Low carb diet
Following a low carb. diet moved my blood sugar levels in to the normal range.
Following a low carb. diet moved my blood sugar levels in to the normal range.
Sensor Update: DEXCOM
Well, the sensor for last week lasted for the entire 7 days-- with a few hiccups here and there. Not really too much to worry about since this morning, I got...
Well, the sensor for last week lasted for the entire 7 days-- with a few hiccups...
Looking After Yourself
It’s in your best interest! Keep active as much as you can & eat carefully. It pays.
It’s in your best interest! Keep active as much as you can & eat carefully. It...
Semaglutide
Has anyone here tried this? I’ve been on it for 3 weeks and I certainly won’t be carrying on. The side effects-for me anyway-are far too much. The nausea is...
Has anyone here tried this? I’ve been on it for 3 weeks and I certainly won’t b...
Busy Week For Son
This Friday, \"Driving Test\" then on Sat., he is playing in the final of the league. Good luck to him & team!
This Friday, \"Driving Test\" then on Sat., he is playing in the final of the le...
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