r/type2diabetes

My dads feet sometimes get swollen and I’m wondering if it’s worth to invest in a pair of shoes that are made for diabetics.

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations or are they mostly fad? He isn’t overweight or anything but he likes to drag his foot when he feels a bit weak.

I am 52. I got my labs Wednesday morning and by Wednesday evening I was asked to come into the doc to talk about my 9.2 A1c. First, denial, then panic, and now my emotions are just all over the place. I check my sugar when I can, and every time I do it just stresses me out. I wonder in the beginning if checking all the time is good? I am blind and I am working on a way to be able to do that accessibly. There is only one talking meter, and I am not sure if my insurance is going to cover GCM. For now, I have to depend on my husband, and that needs to stop ASAP, besides the fact that I work full time, and can't check then. started Metformin ER today, and I am eating the best I can while trying to get a new grocery order in. Oh yeah, no more weekend drinking. I've been taking care of my mom and everyone else it seems, and I am also trying to complete a certification course. Over weight, but not nearly as much as I thought I was. Apparently I have been losing some pounds which surprised me a little, too. I am here to read, and for support. Apologies for the not very active profile. I just haven't done much but read posts until now.

Just took my first .25 Ozempic injection. I've lost about 12 pounds in three weeks without doing much besides really watching carbs and sugar while increasing protein, which has led to becoming less regular. (any hints on dealing with that?)

Started at 9.2 A1C beginning of Sept and have my next appointment in December. Cautiously optimistic.

June my a1c was 6.9. I didn't eat sugar, wheat, rice, potatoes and mainly ate fruit, vegetables and protein. September it was 6.6 and yesterday it was 6.4. I also lost 20 pounds so I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself even though I still think I have a long way to go.

I've had 2 cookies since June, no other sugar.

Time is something I do not have a lot of. My work commute can be upwards of an hour each way, I have homework at night, and my mom to take care of. I have to plan because going to the store is not an option for me right now. I need ideas for putting things together I can take for lunches, quick breakfasts, not so complicated dinners. I can't see to read labels, and while I can dig through products online to find them, it takes forever. I would love to hear from you all what is working.

I had an almond flour chaffle with chicken thigh 2 fried eggs and onions a decaf coffee with double cream and a price of 85% dark chocolate and my bloods spiked to 9 mmol after 60 min

Title but as a quick overview: At one point I was down to around high 90s on average, but lately my fasting numbers have been ticking back up. Lately I’ve been in the low 100s and have even gotten a few in the 110s. Any tips on getting it back down? I was diagnosed in May and have been on 500 mg of Metformin since June.

I've noticed for the past week and half that my blood sugars have been higher than normal and I've been doing the same routine basically.

In the past I didn't notice this maybe because my medication was at a higher dose and it's since been lowered.

Not sure if there is something I can do about it or does my body just need to get used to winter coming.

My bother is 50 and weighs 350lbs. He just tested 11.5 a1c last Friday and wants to try to beat or tame this disease while being medication free.

Since Monday he has started water fasting. Blood glucose prior to Monday 220 to 300. Since Thursday blood glucose came down 150 to 200. 200 is only in the morning then it starts dropping through out the day. We know this is the dawn effect

With fasting and strict no carb keto will he always have high glucose levels in the mornings? He was prescribed a progressively increasing dose of Metformin - would this prevent ALL spikes? He has neuropathy in his feet and some nerve damage but he said it has stopped this week. He’s tough and can continue med free just as long as Metformin wouldn’t stop more damage immediately. He is determined and is ready to continue his fast for as long as it takes. He was also successful at keto about 10 years ago. I don’t think he will have a problem with lifestyle change with his new diagnosis. Any advice is appreciated. God Bless

I’ve been type 2 diabetic for almost 20 years. But I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that if I drink alcohol, my blood sugar actually drops (unless it’s a sugary drink which I avoid). Has anyone else noticed this?

Just got my results back. Fasting glucose was 228 and my hemoglobin a1c was 9.7.

I know I have to make changes now. Diet and exercise. I'm just so upset with myself.

I guess I'll get put on meds now. Anyone have any tips?

Hello, looking got drink suggestions. Water is king obviously, but what drink other things than water at times. Tea is lame, coffee is alright but I've been drinking it plain (no cream no sugar) since I'm afraid of adding any sugar to it.

Got any suggestions?

I had posted here a few days ago after getting diagnosed with type 2 — my doctor and I discussed different medication options in a follow-up appointment & settled on Metformin!

I started it today & followed my doctor’s advice to take it with a meal (I went with breakfast) and where I have quick access to a bathroom just in case. I’m on the extended release so he also told me that I might not experience any side effects, and I mostly didn’t. I had some stomach gurgles and I’ve felt a little nauseous / had an upset stomach all day but to be honest, I always feel a little sick after eating (now we know why!) so that‘s pretty par for the course.

My question is, should I expect this to be the harshest side effects that I experience? Or have people felt mostly okay (or at least confident in leaving the house…) only to get hit with really bad side effects a few days later? Just don’t want to decide that I’m fine, go out to run errands or go to the movies (my AMC A List status requires maintenance!) and then experience some awful side effects and a lot of regret.

Hey everyone, hoping someone's been through something like this.

For a few months now I've had this burning, tingling feeling in my right thigh that wraps around into my buttock. It feels like sandpaper or tiny bits of glass under the skin, and even my clothes rubbing against it sets it off. It's driving me nuts.

I've seen a neurologist and had an EMG/NCV, an MRI of my brain and spine, and all of it came back normal. Nothing found. I'm on gabapentin and nortriptyline right now and neither has done much so far.

Has anyone dealt with this? What kind of doctor did you end up seeing to get actual relief, and what finally helped?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi everyone! Looking for some advice- I have urticaria (chronic hives) and the infusion site for my pump is constantly irritated. It'll be fine for about 24 hours then the adhesive and cannula point get extremely itchy and welted. Do they make some kind of "under patch" situation for people with sensitive skin? Currently using the auto soft infusion set. Any advice is appreciated!