r/diabetes_t2

My dad had part of his pancreas removed 5 years ago. Recently he's lost a lot of weight. He is a patient of the VA. His labs done in early August showed a blood glucose of 491. I saw those labs the next day and sent him to the VA urgent care. They gave him fluids and an Rx of Semglee 10 units before bed.
I just saw that his labs taken at urgent care on 8/5 recorded the results of a Hgb A1C test 5 days later on 8/10; his result was >14.

Since his urgent care visit, his sugars have continued to be all over the place - all above 250 but for example he said it was 427 this morning and 327 this afternoon. These numbers in the tens and ones place may not be completely accurate as he has not been thinking clearly and also had a severe stroke a couple years ago leaving him nearly paralyzed on one side of this body.

I am wondering if it's normal to not be called in for correction and stabilization of blood sugars IMMEDIATELY for a new diabetic. I say new but looking deeper into his labs, his A1C July of 2025 was 6.8 yet not a word of diabetes was mentioned by his doctor about this. I found it myself looking into his chart.

I have to add a flair. I am adding type 1.5/LADA but I do believe there could be some damage to his pancreas making an adequate amount of insulin since his surgery.

Should we demand of endocrinology appt? Or trust this primary who missed his diabetic A1C level last year? Again, he goes through the VA.

I was diagnosed in early June (A1c was 11). I was put on metformin immediately, and got in with an endo immediately. I was also put on insulin and got a CGM fairly quickly. Having the CGM immediately definitely made the diagnosis easier, as I learned in real time what caused a spike and what didn’t. At first I thought eating and planning meals would be a chore, and of course to a degree it is, but honestly not as bad as I first imagined. Many of the foods I already ate are actually fine, and the things that aren’t I’ve been ok cutting out OR finding a way to have a bit without causing a spike.

Honestly, I expect my next A1c to be around 6 (using the data from my CGM, which I often test is accurate to a finger stick). And I’ve done this without feeling like I’m making huge food sacrifices.

That being said, suddenly the past week or so I just do not want to eat at all. Not “I don’t want to eat healthy and I want to eat junk”, but don’t want to eat anything. I barely even notice hunger. I’m just wondering if anyone else has gone through this scenario? I’m basically just forcing myself to eat the bare minimum so I can take my metformin, but it’s not enjoyable. I’ve also tried taking edibles, as those would normally give me the munchies, but nada. Helppp.

Hello all,

Does anyone have thoughts on the pros and cons, so to speak, of whey protein powders vs plant-based? I am not lactose intolerant, so that would not be a factor for me. Just looking for a healthy mid-afternoon “meal” if I am a little too busy at work to sit down for a proper lunch.

Thanks for any insight you might offer!

"Reversed my diabetes" gets thrown around constantly on social media. But doctors actually use a more careful word for it: remission.

Some people with t2d can get their blood glucose below the diabetes range without needing meds anymore, usually after some pretty significant changes in weight and metabolic health. but that doesn't mean whatever made them susceptible to diabetes in the first place is just... gone.

Glucose can creep back up later, which is why calling it "cured" is kind of misleading, honestly. It's more like the disease going quiet, not disappearing entirely.

Think this distinction actually matters a lot because social media loves turning a genuinely complicated metabolic disease into a neat before/after glow-up story, when the reality's messier than that.

I (29F) had a wellness check since my company offered that and it was something I've never done before. I admit my habits are not good and diabetes runs in my family so there was always that risk, but at the end of all the checkups the doctor that was supposed to gave me a overall explanation ​simply said "I am missing a few more tests but with your diabetic diagnosis they are not necessary" and then he went on on the results, while I was in shook because those were news to me and I didn't payed attention to the rest of the session.

He didn't explained in detail how or what to do, and I think he assumed that I knew about it? I felt ashamed to be honest and didnt asked further than who should I talk about it and ​am now searching for an specialist to clear my doubts.

I am still processing it, its just been 2 days but I am now overwhelmed and analyzing everything before I eat and looking where I could get help, and I shared this with my family and my dad basically told me I did this to myself and that now I'm gonna die young, which didn't helped at all. I just wanted somewhere to vent all this, I just wish doctors (and people) had more tact in this situations. I'm gonna do my best to stay motivated and do better for myself.

Ok so I have no idea if I have diabetes or not, so I got a test for it. HbA1c% is 5.4 and it is 35.52 mmol/mol. I am a young adult. But I was fasting for months before the test. So Idk if the test results came out wrong or not.

There wqs no glucose in urine and blood glucose levels was 97 mg/dL. I also eat at night and this test was taken in the morning which is like 8 hour difference between eating and the bloodwork. I will go to the doc but there's still some time and idk im kinda stressfull.

My absolute greatest pleasure has always been food. Overdoing it likely led to my Type 2 diabetes, and now I’m on a strict diet to avoid severe health complications. Surprisingly, I am not obese.

Here’s my problem: I hate what I’m eating. I don’t mind the exercise, and the meds are fine, but the food is miserable. I can’t stand choking down the same fats, endless protein, and tasteless vegetables every single day. Honestly, I don't see the point. I’d rather live a shorter life enjoying what I love than drag out a long one eating shit I despise. Everything I love is forbidden.

On top it all I don't know how long I got,
could get hit by a car tomorrow, get diagnosed with dementia, you get the idea, imagine all the sacrifice for that.

Unless a cure is discovered before my last day comes, I honestly think Im fucked.

Hello!

I've been DT2 since 2020. It's been a wild ride. Good and bad months.

I recently finished off a box of alcohol pad wipes that took me months to finish off and then started using second box my pharmacy gave me.

Only, the second box the smell makes me NAUSEOUS.

What are we using these days to prep the injection site?

I was diagnosed w type 2 dm like a month ago, i started going to the gym a week ago.

what is the best routine for me, i hear so many things but i cant decide for ex: a full body workout, pro split etc

can someone offer any guidance for what to do? and like give me a weekly plan?

i go 3-4 times a week and try to walk 10k steps in the days i don't go(i don't always finish them lol)

thanks

I have to take 2 doses of Mounjaro on a flight.

How do I keep it cool? What do all use when traveling?

Thanks.

I was diagnosed in mid-June with 10.2% A1c. The blood draw was taken on June 2, but the A1c test wasn't immediately ordered, and I saw the result around June 16-18.

I was very upfront with the dietitian/diabetes educator that I need specific targets and don't feel that I can (at this point, anyway) follow a qualitative eating plan. So I'm eating low carb, aiming for 100-120g per day (but occasionally dropping into the 80-100 range is fine), with no more than 60g per meal. Ideally at least 1/3 of that is fiber, although I don't consistently hit that goal. I've been performing some light activity after every meal, from 15 minutes walking to 10-15 minutes on a stationary bike to 5 minutes up and down the stairwell at the office.

On the medical intervention side, I've now been on Mounjaro for 8 weeks, including 4 weeks at .5mL. My doctor does not want me monitoring blood glucose, at least for now, and worrying about transient numbers, so I've been somewhat flying blind.

A new A1c test was done today in preparation for a follow-up appointment this Thursday. It's not a full 3 months, but I opted for an earlier follow-up to see what direction things are trending as soon as reasonably possible. I'm down to 6.3%!

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I am following most recommendations to keep my average daily glucose low. Use Stelo (CGM) to monitor my glucose. Am doing intermittent fasting, eat only between the window of 11 am to 6 pm. Breakfast is avacado toast on ezikel bread and 2 boiled eggs. Lunch is salad followed by some low carb options with protein. I walk after every meal. Work out around 3 days a week but otherwise either bike or walk on the days I do not workout. I have lost more than 10 pounds in last 9 months (height 5'9 weight was 180 pounds to 169 pounds).

HBA1C is 6.6 when measured on home HBA1C tester (relion from Walmart). My average daily glucose, as per Stelo, is 134.

Morning glucose ranges between 108 to 120 when measured with the finger prick method.

So the question is, why the hell is HBA1C so high? When daily glucose is around 134? I have confirmed this with the finger prick test method as well.

What am I missing? What else should I be doing to get HBA1C to pre diabetic or lower levels?

I posted here a few months ago, asking if any primary doctors are actually good, or if I was going to waste my time trying to find a better one.

Well, I found one! She actually listened to me, and sent me off for a bunch of tests. She couldn’t believe I’d never had an ekg done, so did one in the office. Now I have a cardiologist appointment next week because I have an extra beat. Sent me for X-rays because of my back pain, and they found scoliosis and arthritis, so I have an orthopedic appointment next month. And seeing the neurologist about hands falling asleep in December.

Thank you to anyone who let me know it is better out there, not to settle for mediocrity. I would have just continued in pain, angry that she didn’t listen to me, only causing more stress. It’s like a whole new world!

So IV been on two diet programs to reverse this. Both centred round weigh loss. First one was heavy old turkey no food only food replacements which was shakes.

2nd one 3 weeks in no contact all on the app.

1. Oviva using TDR products

2. Second nature.

Both a joke purely on support. Tho the TDR worked for me dropped two stone ( who wouldn't on no food) and suger levels are low for me. Always above 10 now sitting aboit 4 to 6 daily.

Oviva talked to me like I was a child and you could hear her was in a empty is room and couldn't be bothered on a Monday morning over the phone call. I'm no expert but years ago I researched and hit the gym lost 3 stone and done well so I knew enough in my eyes. Straight cold turkey no food. Felt like crap and shakes and tried first 2 weeks. Their advice keep up with shakes and just drink water or anything without suger. If needed to eat under 300kls for me toast or eggs.

Coming to get ready to go back to foods it was little bit per week til you was back! Surely you do the same at the start and not go full cold turkey off food.

So far NHS has given me options to do the diets and both are a joke.

Anyone else experiencing the same on other diets? More also a heads up to others to not waste your time.

I'll find my own way or unless the NHS can actually give me a diet that won't feel like I haven't eaten all week.

Or anyone else that's finding something that actually works?

First time using a CGM and not a big fan of needles, but I’m used to using the finger sticker. Unit failed during warmup after three minutes. Is this a common occurrence? If it is, I think I might pass.

I am wondering what all desi with controlled t2d eat. Our food has a lot of carb as every meal goes with roti ( wheat flour ) or bread. Can you all suggest me some t2d friendly meals ?

As in the title, anyone know if cooking, cooling and reheating potatoes makes resistant starch or whatever it does when you do the same to pasta?

And not intended to be rude, but yes I’m well aware it’s still a high GI food. I’m nit asking for low carb advice.

Thanks!

My recent a1c was 5.7 ( a drastic decline from 11.3 ) very happy with my effort but today I had a setback. I ate chili ( no corn) and a single bread slide of sourdough bread and I spiked more than 216. This is my worst reading in three months so I am worried about what went wrong. I checked labels on tomato sauce and paste and they were around 5-6 g carbs per serving. Not sure what went wrong. Planning to see my endo next week to discuss and see if this keeps getting worse I may need more dose