Hi everyone,
I’m 33 years old and recently got some blood work done. My results showed:
HbA1c: 6.4%
Fasting glucose: 89 mg/dL
From what I understand, the fasting glucose is normal, but the HbA1c is right at the edge of prediabetes/diabetes range, which has me confused.
I’m feeling so happy, grateful, and proud. I’m pregnant with my second baby and sometime between my first and this one (9 years difference) I developed type 2 without knowing. I’m 41 for reference. Initial bloodwork revealed a shocking 10.8 A1C in January.
I have been working so hard to understand what to eat and when. I have a CGM which is a HUGE help (though I think it reads my sugars consistently lower than finger sticks). Maternal Fetal Medicine has been working with me and has me on 15 units of humilin in the morning, 15 units of novolin in the morning, and 10 units of novolin with dinner.
While my pregnancy kicks up a notch (I’m 29 weeks now) I’ve noticed more inconsistency with spikes, but I think that is to expected. There’s been a TON of stress and it’s been a huge lifestyle change. I have not felt well at all. I was walking around with a 10.8 and didn’t even feel sick. I feel way sicker walking around with perfect numbers, haha.
Anyway I’m so excited and proud of myself. I have struggled with my weight my whole life (I’m 5’3” and 236 lbs right now). Happy to say I’ve only stayed the same/lost a few lbs this pregnancy, which I think means I’ve lost a fair amount actually.
Dieting has always been a huge yo-yo effect for me. I only ever saw any consistency when I tried to just accept myself, not lose weight. Then I stayed the same size for many years instead of gaining. But now with this diagnosis it’s not about looks or “good” and “bad” foods. It’s simply a medical condition where my body struggles to process sugar the way it should—I’m thinking of it like an allergy almost. Taking the morality out of it makes it less emotional. But I’m not depriving myself. All careful moderation and watching my CGM.
I see an endocrinologist in August after my baby is born. The earliest appointment I could get was 8 months out back in January when I was diagnosed! I’m excited to figure all this out and actually live with this disease. And live well.
Hi
I would really appreciate your input!!! Recent bloodwork came back with A1C 6.3 (prediabetes). I also have PCOS. I’d like to try a GLP-1 for blood sugar, PCOS, and metabolic health.
My plan is Anthem Blue Cross (Leading Edge Administrators) and it explicitly excludes weight loss programs , so Wegovy/Zepbound are likely out. Ozempic/Mounjaro probably need a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis for prior auth, which I don’t have.
Meeting with my PCP soon and want to walk in prepared. Thanks!
Fasting was around 110 all morning, ate an open face sub sandwich (aka, threw away half the bread), spiked super quick but it came down super quick. Eventually down to 68 with low alarms. 🚨
This is zero snacks, just a single lunch. I can’t up my metformin or Berberine because I trigger the low alarms. Hmm 🤔 … I’m not sure if this is considered “managed” Type 2? I do go for 30-45 min walks a few times a week.
Thanks for any advice!
And during the last 90 days I’ve eaten no differently and gone to the gym every day ? How is this possible ? I’m 71.
I was sent for blood tests to check my blood sugar. I was sent again a week later as it showed alkaline phosphate was elevated and doctor phoned to say this was due to my low vitamin d.
Would these tests also show low Vitamin B12 as I have some symptoms I think.
Full disclosure: I am on Jardiance and I know the medication causes you to urinate
But I have unquenchable thirst. So it’s a vicious cycle.
Does this all improve as my blood sugar numbers come down?
I've (60sF) been officially T2D for at least 7 to 9 years. My a1c is always 6.5, doesn't change, went to 6.6 over 1 winter, dropped to 6.4 during a short residency in FL where I walked tons but otherwise stuck at 6.5. About 11 or 12 years ago before I hit 6.5 I managed to reduce my A1c from 6.4 to 6.0 in 3 mos on diet alone. Also lost 15 lbs then. But now I can't lose weight and can't get my A1c to move. I also take 10mg of atorvastatin since 2009. I even switched to pravastatin for a year as it is supposed to be better in terms of insulin resistance but didn't help and my cholesterol #s slightly increased. I started ER metformin in late March, 500mg. At first my am #s showed some days of lower blood sugar, 105, 115, 120, but then went back to 130s, 140s. When I first went up to 1000mg I started sweating a lot so with dr approval dropped down to 500 and then after a few weeks went back to 1000. My dr has prescribed for me to gradually go up to 2000mg of Metformin. But after a week of being back to 1000mg I'm still seeing the higher am numbers of 130s, 140s. Really my numbers weren't any worse with no medication. And the last couple days I'm having lightheadedness. So:
Sorry for the long post but thanks for your input.
I’m curious what meal people struggle with the most when trying to eat better for blood sugar.
For me it seems like breakfast and snacks are the most confusing because so many easy options are bread, cereal, fruit, juice, crackers, etc.
What was hardest for you?
Breakfast?
Lunch?
Dinner?
Snacks?
Eating out?
Grocery shopping?
And what meal or snack became your “safe option” when you didn’t want to think too much?
was diagnosed with sudden onset type 2 (a year prior all stats were normal) in December after being so fatigued and run down. AC1 was 12.7 I’m half Asian and weight is 91kg but I’m 5’11 and 40 yrs old. My nurse keeps pushing the soups and shakes diet but my diet is pretty good and I think at a 28 BMI (at most my weight fluctuates between 88-91kg) is dangerous. I eat better than the information in the uk diabetes eating guide. I have been on metformin but average blood sugar is between 8-11 daily.
What will be my next steps. I think perhaps GPL1s but I don’t think I’ll be prescribed this on the nhs.
Is there anyone that is a similar weight/height or BMI with type 2 and how it is being managed that can provide advice???
I don’t know anyone else with diabetes that isn’t very overweight so I’m a bit stuck apart from diabetes nurse advice
Given I’ve been told it will not reverse through diet I’m at a loss as metformin is lowering it but still 7-12 through the day when testing.
Thanks in advance!!!!
Went to a 1:1 personal trainer session today and was really working hard on the battle ropes at the end and it sent my glucose spiking. Generally my glucose is really well controlled and it’s rare for me to go above 150 even after a meal. I know I’ve read of these workout spikes happening but wondering if there are any hacks to prevent it or limit it so I don’t piss off my kidneys (even more than they already are).
Thanks!
So I had a blood test done, and my A1C levels came back at the 5.7 level. My doctor told me that means that I am pre-diabetic and i have to make some changes to my lifestyle. She had told me to limit the amount of carbs and sugar in my diet and to exercise as well. I am only 21, I dont know why I am pre-diabetic because i rarely consume sugar. Although i do eat a large amount of carbs, i assumed it was well balanced with protein and veggies as well. Diabetes runs in my family but she had told me that could be a factor but it also could be my lifestyle. I dont know anything about diabetes so i really need to do my research but does anyone have any advice for me? I am very lost because i need to make a complete change to my lifestyle and i have no idea how to go about that.
I have been on this diabetes journey about 2 years now. My first ever a1c was 14.
My last appt it was down to 6.7. I have lost about 75 lbs. I'm on 2000 mg of metformin a day and I take .5 of ozempic a week.
I of course changed my diet as well but I still have my 1 MTN dew a day and treats here and there. I have a cgm and that has been a game changer to know what I can and cannot eat.
I just wanted to tell people that I took the drugs and the drugs are working 💚💜
Hi, 49M 340lbs, down from 450+ several years ago. I just started about 1.5 months ago to try and get my health under control again after falling off the wagon for a year or so. Early last week doctor prescribed Lantus 10 units/night, which I have now titrated up to 24 units as of last night, and am seeing little to no change from that. I'm also on Metformin 1000mg daily which the doctor upped to 2000mg daily yesterday, and also prescribed Novolog. Took the 4 units per the sliding scale last night for my 250 bg reading, and it didn't seem to do anything. I just took 8 units of Novolog this morning after eating 2 boiled eggs for breakfast and it's doing nothing, even going up a little. Currently at around 240-250 now.
I am also starting Mounjaro 2.5mg today. I had blood work results reviewed yesterday and nothing alarming except high cholesterol. Liver/kidney function is fine. Free testosterone is low.
I'm just getting so frustrated because I'm been exercising, eating very, very low carb, drinking nothing but water, taking all this medicine, and just not seeing any change. My blood sugar will rarely get to 180ish but not much lower than that.
It seems like the insulin does nothing for me. Am I just still taking too low of a dose? It seems like I would see SOME change at least.
Any advice, suggestions or encouragement would be greatly appreciated!
Diagnosed a little over 2 months ago at 7 a1c. My Dr wanted me to do lifestyle changes because I am very overweight then come back in 3 months and see where I'm at. I have went from 340lbs to 302. Changed my diet drastically and my morning fasting numbers were usually in the 115s area. Those started coming down a few weeks ago to about 100 to 110. Awesome! The last two days it's been 130. I am so beyond frustrated today because idk why it's back up higher than it has been since I started checking. I had one "cheat" piece of cake on Friday for a birthday that elevated me about 150 after dinner but even then my numbers went back to normal the last few days with the exception of my fasting. Could that be it? The fasting number is driving me absolutely mad. The only other thing I can think of is my birth control was out of whack so I just came off of a 9 day period....hormones maybe? I ran a bit higher during that but the fasting shot up when I came off...I am just feeling so defeated.
I tried to make some blueberry keto pancakes with coconut flour earlier and wanted to gag every time i took a bite. I wanted some pancakes made with regular flour but i have heard people say that you can't eat white flour at all with diabetes. Is this true? Is it ok for me to enjoy small amounts of pancakes daily, with sugar free syrup? I love pancakes. it's my favorite breakfast.
I’m 48 and Type 2 diabetic, and almost a year ago I finally decided to cut energy drinks out of my life after drinking them heavily for years.
During COVID there was a period where getting medication became difficult, and that experience honestly changed how I looked at my health. It forced me to start paying attention to what I was putting into my body instead of just trying to power through life on caffeine, stress, and convenience food.
For years Monster Energy was part of my normal routine. Long work days, poor sleep, stress — grab another can and keep moving. At one point I convinced myself it couldn’t be that bad because so many people drink them and I was still functioning.
But looking back now, I can see how dependent I had become on them just to feel “normal.”
Before quitting, my energy levels were all over the place. I’d get a burst for a while and then crash hard later. I dealt with brain fog, irritability, anxiety, poor sleep, and feeling exhausted even after resting. My blood sugar numbers also felt unpredictable a lot of the time.
Around the same time, my liver enzymes were elevated too. My ALT and AST numbers were higher than they should’ve been, which honestly got my attention because diabetes and fatty liver issues already run close together.
I can’t sit here and claim energy drinks alone caused it because there are obviously multiple factors involved — diet, weight, diabetes, processed food, stress, all of it. But after cutting energy drinks out and trying to clean up my lifestyle overall, my liver numbers improved over time.
The first couple weeks after quitting sucked honestly. Headaches, cravings, exhaustion, low motivation — I felt worse before I felt better. But once I got through that period, I slowly started noticing changes.
My energy became steadier instead of constant highs and crashes. My sleep improved more than I expected. I stopped craving junk food constantly after caffeine crashes. Mentally I felt calmer and less wired all the time.
The whole thing also changed my mindset toward food and health in general. It pushed me toward wanting a simpler lifestyle with less processed garbage, better food, and more control over what I consume.
I’m not saying energy drinks are the sole cause of diabetes or liver problems, and I know everybody reacts differently. I’m just saying that for me personally, quitting them ended up affecting my health far more than I expected — including my ALT and AST numbers improving over time.
Now that it’s been almost a full year, I honestly don’t even miss them anymore, which is something I never thought I’d say.
Curious if anyone else here has seen liver enzymes, glucose levels, anxiety, sleep, or overall health improve after quitting energy drinks long term.
Hi everyone,
I’m an independent developer and I’ve been working on a desktop app called Bolus for people living with diabetes.
The idea is simple: a lightweight app for Mac and Windows focused on helping you track and visualize diabetes-related data in a clean and practical way, without the usual bloated interface many apps have.
Some features include:
This is a personal project created from real-world daily needs, not a corporate product.
Important disclaimer:
I’m not a doctor and this app is not medical advice or a replacement for professional healthcare. Always consult your healthcare team before making treatment decisions.
You can check it out and download it here:
bolus.backdev.es
Feedback is very welcome — especially from people actually dealing with diabetes day to day.