r/type2diabetes

Ive been hearing stories on tiktok and places how people reversed or completely reversed there type 2 diabetes is this true?

46yo female with T2 diabetes. Just came off Mounjaro (prescribed specifically to combat high A1C) after reaching my doctor recommended weight and A1C. I'm trying to get the proper nutrients but it's been challenging.

Aiming for 50/30/20 carbs, protein, fat%, and 25gm of fiber.

For breakfast I made the following:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup regular cottage cheese

1 Morningstar Farms Spicy Blackbean Burger patty

1 tbsp Chia seeds mixed with 3 tbsp Roasted Green Chili Salsa

All scrambled together.

Macros: 24g Carbs, 23.5g Fat, 32.8g Protein (21/50/29%) 444 calories.

I can't eat it all. I barely got a third of it down and I'm so full. How do people eat the appropriate amount of nutrients when the meals are so filling? I know I could leave off the chia seeds but even then, it's so much food.

Looking for advice, discussion, recommendations.

For context, my family has a history of type 2 diabetes I just didn't know i could get it so young. I did a lab test about 4 months ago but I've only been able to access my lab results today due to problems with logging into my Kaiser account and honestly I didn't really pay much attention to my health at all so I kept putting it off. Therefore, today I found out I'm prediabetic, my A1C is 5.8. I just turned 19 years old, I'm 5'1 and weigh about 96 lbs. This actually quite shocked me but also not really at the same time. I feel tired everyday, I have no energy, severe brain fog and just overall depressed, couldn't really determine the cause until maybe now. Upon receiving the news, I just feel like crying. Maybe I'm overreacting, but I'm so disappointed in myself for not taking care of my health. Also, because I found out about it 4 months later, I'm quite nervous that my A1C got worse and that I'm actually now diabetic.

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 am on metformin 500 mg twice a day and mounjaro.

Just got notice of layoff. Any advice on how to survive without medication?

Please help me with things my husband can eat while having type 2 diabetes AND high cholesterol? Thank you in advance for your help! He's becoming frustrated with the same old food.

Got my latest A1C back and it went from 9.1 to 6.8.

Honestly I didn't expect that much of a drop.

The biggest changes were pretty boring. I stopped drinking regular soda, cut way back on random snacking at night, started walking most days and lost about 25 lbs over the last few months. I'm also taking the meds my doctor prescribed.

I still eat carbs. I still have bad days. I definitely haven't figured this whole thing out lol.

But seeing 6.8 after seeing 9.1 was kind of crazy.

For people who have gotten their A1C down a lot, what was the biggest thing that actually made a difference for you? Diet, weight loss, exercise, meds, CGM, or some combination?

I just got diagnosed last week as a T2D. My A1c was 6.5 with a fasting glucose of 106. I am overweight and definitely disappointed in myself.

Putting an update here at the top. Looks like the very unusual lipid results may be related to issues with kidney function, which are also present in the labs. This apparently can cause worsening lipid results, including spiked triglycerides. Working with my doctor.

I’m not asking for medical advice here, but just need to vent because I’m scared. I’ve been on Mounjaro and Jardiance since mid-May. I’ve lost 44 lbs of the 96 I wish to lose. I currently weigh 202.

My labs in May showed cholesterol 197 and triglycerides of 318. Fasting glucose was 172.

You’d think all of that would improve, right? Now, cholesterol is 267 and triglycerides are 428!!!! LDL can’t be calculated and direct LDL is still pending, as is A1C. Fasting glucose did improve. It was 100.

How can this be?! I track every last morsel that touches my lips. Carbs are consistently below 70 per day (total, not net.) I’m very careful to avoid much saturated fat. I focus on lean protein and fiber. I’m doing what I’m supposed to do!

I’m terrified my doctor won’t believe me. I’m terrified my health is worsening. I’m truly awestruck I’m a bad way at these results.

There are some other really concerning results related to liver and kidney function that have me freaked out, too. Kidney function, eGFR, was normal in May and is only 15 now.

Obviously I’m going to see my doctor about all this, but I’m just freaking out right now.

Doctor sent me for second test today as he thought it was a mistake and returned another test of 13.2 (4 hours after eating low carb toast). I did a 6 hour bushwalk yesterday and felt fine.

I’m quite shocked, any explanations?

I was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic in September of 2024. I was prescribed a Libre CGM and Jardiance. After a few months with drastic diet changes, I was able to lose 30 pounds and get off Jardiance. I have been on no meds and diet controlled for about 18 months. My last A1C 6 months ago was a 5.4. I have not incorporated formal exercise into my regime but I would really like to. I am not sedentary as I have young kids, but I am not on any strict weightlifting, running or even walking program. The reason is my fear of going low and I will explain where this comes from.
About 2 months ago I had reached a breaking point with my CGM. It was consistently giving me incorrect information. Finger sticks would be higher than CGM readings, and my CGM would give me alerts about going lower than normal that were flat out wrong. I didn't even know about compression lows, so obviously every so often in the middle of the night I'd wake up to the CGM alarm, I'd freak out, eat a bunch of glucose tabs and spend the rest of the night riding the up and down rollercoaster. I feel like I've been conditioned to believe that I could low at any time and basically just pass away from hypoglycemia. 
My doctor and I decided that a CGM was not necessary anymore. I had mastered my diet, knew which foods affected me and the psychological effect was not worth it anymore. I now rely solely on finger sticks, but I rarely ever do them because my diet is extremely consistent. I do not drink, smoke or eat any sweets.
But I am still wary of moderate exercise. I do not want to run a marathon, but next week my family and I are going on vacation and we will be doing some moderate hikes, swimming etc. Do I need to make adjustments with my diet? I do not eat any processed carbs or sugars, or have cheat meals/days etc. Do I need to eat extra bread before a hike? A granola bar with 7 grams of sugar?
My doctor has told me that a Type 2 on no meds is at the same level of risk for hypoglycemia as a person without diabetes. That is, the risk is always there, but it's extremely minimal. Is this true with moderate exercise as well? 
Do I need to finger stick every 20 minutes on a hike to make sure I'm within range?
If I am not on any diabetic meds or insulin, am I at risk for lows while moderately exercising?
I do not skip meals, nor would I skip meals on this trip, but is a high protein/fiber/natural carb diet enough to sustain my blood glucose through moderate (2-3 mile) hiking? Does my body need more carbs/sugar to sustain me? This sounds like a weird question, but will my strictness and adherence to a diabetic-friendly diet make me more susceptible to hypoglycemia while exercising?
I will bring plenty of water, glucose tabs and diabetic friendly snacks on the hike, but I still cannot shake this feeling that I'll need to be rescued and dragged off of a small mountain. 
I know this is not a place to share medical advice and guidance, I guess I'm looking for those in a similar situation to me and what has worked/nit worked for them.
Thank you. 

I'm T2. Is there an Android app for the patch tracker that y'all know of? I am fairly new user to Reddit and a brand new user of Cequr, so I consider myself novice - please forgive if I'm posting in the wrong place.

Hello, I’m wondering if I can get some input on those who take Metformin and a GLP1? Also, were you on Met first and then had GLP1 added? Was the addition of a GLP1 beneficial? Thanks.

Tengo 19 años
Mi caso es que estaba muy flaco y con un porcentaje de grasa muy bajo 10-12% y intente subir de peso lo hice de mala manera con un exceso de comida chatarra y subi 20kg en 6 meses pase de un porcentaje de grasa de 12% a 21% de 52kg a 72kg todavia dentro de mi rango ya que mido 1.73 y me sentia muy inflamado fui al doctor y me diagnostico resistencia al insulina

Llevo 35 dias y he bajado como 10kg con dieta ! Sigo comiendo carbohidratos y he dejado los azucares totalmente

Psdt: Los alimentos procesados, azucares,snacks y demas nunca me habian echo engordar. Incluso bajaba mas peso con ellos

Todo esto tambien me ha creado un TCA por la comida real

Pienso que la reversión remisión o cura va a depender de los factores que la hayan originado , de la genética y del tiempo que se lleva teniéndola , ya que cada persona es distinta

En mis experiencia ha sido muy difícil dejar los azucares y los snacks que tanto comía antes de subir de peso! Y no se si podré comerlos al revertir la resistencia al insulina :/

Been on the real Ozempic (I’m a type 2 diabetic) since January. I’ve been on 1 mg since the middle of April. I’ve only lost 9 lbs, but I feel like I’m less inflamed and can tell a big difference in how my clothes fit now. People tell me I could just be a slow responder and to be patient. Im definitely eating better. This is frustrating!

Semaglutide is miracal for me , type 2 diabetic - Hba1c 10.9 to 6.8 , weight 105 to 99 kg within 3 months