r/diabetes_t2

Not vision changes, not tingling, nothing. retinal capillaries and kidney tissue just quietly taking hits for years while your numbers look "okay", an A1C in the 7s for a decade does more damage than a short spike to 11 btw. duration is the thing nobody actually talks about.

eye doctors catch stuff GPs completely miss because they're literally looking at the tissue that shows damage first. not waiting for you to report symptoms.

if you haven't had a dilated exam this year it's probably worth just booking one. not because anything feels off. because that's kind of the whole problem.

anyone here find out something was already happening?

Half the diabetic socks I see claim moisture wicking and the other half say breathable cotton and some say both lol. Is there a real difference in performance or are these just words that brands throw on the package?

I sweat a lot, especially in summer and by midday my feet are damp regardless of what I'm wearing. I've tried supposedly wicking socks and supposedly breathable cotton ones and honestly the results are similar. I'm wondering if anyone has actually noticed a meaningful difference between these two approaches

So, I'm a newly diagnosed Diabetic back in May. I wear a CGM and I do finger prick test as well. I recently experienced symptoms of my very first "low" my CGM reading was placed at 62gm. I felt shaky, heart was pounding, i could feel myself about to pass out. I then took two tablespoons of honey and also I took two big sips of MTN Dew. I wanted to give my system a good boost if sugar to get away from that "low zone" I finger pricked again and spiked up to a 183mg reading. My levels then began to lower. I'm not taking any medications that lower blood sugar.

I just avoid sugar. Also, im very, very low carb as well. I eat protein and vegetables. Fish, non starchy veggies, Berries, egg whites, spinach. I'm wondering if i didnt eat enough fiber for the day. Has anyone else else experienced this? What works for you? I guess i figured it wasn't lows i needed to worry about it was just highs.

Other than controlling your blood sugar and drinking plenty of wate?

So I have some days at work where I am really struggling for time. My break time is short. I'm wondering if you guys can suggest something that will be okay to eat and give me some energy but not too many carbs (I am not doing super low carb because I feel like I need something). Often I just have 10 minutes. Suggestions?

Edited to add I am not in the US so I need something I can prepare ahead of time. Not eating prepackaged foods or processed meat.

I had dry skin growing up and all through my teens, but then it suddenly switched to oily in the year leading up to my diagnosis and then afterwards.

I began metformin 500mg on 24/06 and since then I’ve noticed my skin is super dry. Makeup is clinging instead of separating and I have some flakes on my nose. Now I’ve also had bad allergies this season and have been rubbing at my face so it could be that, but my cheeks are especially dry too. Forehead is still fairly ok/normal to oily.

Just wondering did anyone else see this change when they started metformin? It would make sense that the meds are helping with excess oil production related to PCOS but I honestly wasn’t expecting it 🤣

I knew about metformin and muscle lost but now I have proved myself that it does really make you lose muscle. I am on metformin for only 5 months, one pill at night only. I am prediabetic.

Besides of eating protein on each meal. And weight training, what else can I do?

Not until last year my fasting A1C (blood sugar) level was at 5.9 and I was hitting 100kg. It did a toll on my body as my knees and back just sorta gave out during badminton sessions. I was prone to get tired easily and basically just sorta having other invisible health issues lurking around.

Not until 3 months ago when I decided enough was enough. Bought a new electric toothbrush and water flosser and implemented a better dental care routine. Then came the more conscious effort at regulating sleep and eating healthier food while cutting down significantly on sugar.

So now my A1C came down to 5.3 and I lost around 5kg of weight. Also it translated to better games and more stamina to spare. For the first time in like 6 or 7 years, I am motivated to keep these habits and routines around to cut down my weight further to sub 90kg. Ngl, I think it'll be harder than I expected. But I'm determined to make it happen.

Just thought I shared this with the casual folks here. If I can't control what is happening out there, at least I can control how I eat, sleep and train to be a better version of myself. It's tough but I think I might be ready to take on this challenge 😤😄

Below where the pocket line is to be specific. So, I don't have any testing strips. I'm newly diagnosed T2D all I use is my CGM right now. Also, no meds. I was just chilling out after hitting the gym and I got a low of 66mg. But, I felt completely fine. I had a couple spoonfuls of honey to bring it up and a handful of peanuts. But, the weird thing is when I hit that 66mg I didn't even feel "off". I'm just sitting in my recliner so I wasnt asleep on it. I'm wondering if the reading was false perhaps due to poor placement. For anybody else that likes to put their Dexcom CGM on their thigh have you experienced any readings that didn't feel accurate? Or, has it been working well for you? I'm currently at 117mg i still feel fine.

Not your biggest fear.

Not your worst symptom.

I mean the thing that makes you think:

"Okay... what am I actually supposed to do now?"

For me, it felt like information overload.

One person said cut carbs.

Another said walk after meals.

Someone else said take medication.

Then Google started talking about complications.

It felt impossible to know where to start.

If you were diagnosed within the last few weeks or months:

What's the one thing you're most confused about right now?

Not talking about being "concerned."

I mean genuinely panicked.

I remember going down a Google rabbit hole and convincing myself I was going to end up blind, lose a foot, need insulin forever, and die way younger than everyone else.

The weird thing is that the diagnosis itself wasn't even the hardest part.

The hardest part was not knowing what was actually going to happen next.

Did anyone else go through that?

Hi 👋🏾 it’s began to get increasingly hotter in the midwest (Indiana, has been in the 90s most of the week) and very rarely i like to have a cold treat like a freeze pop/popsicle but looking for healthier alternatives, what are your go tos?

I was 13 when I first became prediabetic, with my A1c being only 5.8, now I am 14 and got it rechecked And my a1c jumped to 6.2. This is concerning and I am concerned too. I have cut out eating rice and noodles and started eating more vegetables and just lean meat. And for a while, I did walk Home from school about a 1 mile walk. But did eventually stop. Now I have been jump roping, starting at just 300 a day to now 800. And do evening walks but my A1c still went higher.
I need suggestions in the comments on what other ways I can lower my a1c. I really need to lower it because I’m not even 15. The doctor says my weight is normal and everything and even the doctor was really surprised when she saw the results. so please I need suggestions

This is my first summer being diagnosed with T2. We're having a heatwave. Upper 90s for days. I keep getting low glucose alerts on my CGM (below 70 dings). I'm normally between 80 and 120. I've been hydrating, staying in the cool, eating my normal healthy meals.

It's hard to do my regular exercise routine when its 90F at 5am but I'm doing in house walking, basic movement exercises.

I just want to know if I'm going to be spending my summer indoors, not doing anything fun and watching reruns.

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on May 26 this year. Since then, I've been very strict with my diet, focusing on more protein and keeping my carbohydrate intake to a maximum of 100 grams per day. I've also made it a habit to go for a walk after every meal, and I'm taking Synjardy twice a day.

I had my HbA1c checked again yesterday, and it dropped from 14.0% to 8.8% in just over a month! My doctor and I are both stunned.

Has anyone else experienced such a dramatic improvement in such a short time?

Had to get blood work done to get weight loss surgery and my results were just posted in my chart. A1C of 6.8. May just take a long walk off a short cliff.

F 60s 22 years diagnosed; Metformin 2000g; Low BMI (19); Hba1C 49.

I’ve just floated along being told my D is well
Controlled and eating / drinking more or less what I like and none the wiser.

I thought I’d pay for a CGM in the month leading up to my D review. Clear patterns are as follows:

- when I have modest portion carbs ( bread / rice / healthy grains) the blood glucose rises to 12 even 13 ( high glucose alarm) and does not reach back to 8 ( Diabetes UK target) until 4-5 hours later. I am seemingly not managing the glucose, even on metformin

- to stay in the ‘green zone’ it seems I have to avoid carbs altogether (not practical

- I also get some significant lows at night - triggering the Low alarm. About twice a week - readings as low as 2.9- 3.2. These are definitely NOT compression lows. 4 jelly babies sorts it.

- Fasting is always around 6.0

I had my routine review today and came armed with this data and graphs. D Nurse could not have been more disinterested . Said HBa1C was fine/ everyone has highs - I’d have to see the doctor if I wanted a medication change to help manage glucose better.

What does this pattern say? What are my options? Is there a medication that might manage this pattern better? I cannot cut out carbs as I’m already at bottom end of BMI. I don’t want to do Atkins type diet.

Please give me your strategy that actually works when addressing your A1C?

Maybe it's just me but getting diagnosed young feels different.

Most of the people I know with diabetes are much older.

I still struggle with feeling like I'm "too young" to be dealing with this.

Did anyone else get diagnosed in their 20s or early 30s?

What was the hardest part for you socially?

Dating? Friends? Family? Work?