Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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A positive affirmation

Posted by: Sugarlumpie

Posted: 04/20/2018

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If you took care of yourself today... If you tested your sugar like you should have, if you ate well, if you went... READ MORE
Diabetes 2 & anxiety/depression

Posted by: djchurn

Last Reply: Sugarlumpie 04/20/2018

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Have asked both GP & Pdoc to tell me if there is any relation to the blood glucose levels (I read every AM) and anxiety... READ MORE
Eating right

Posted by: jgv2

Last Reply: Sugarlumpie 04/20/2018

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ive had diabetes2 for 15 years and have yet to be able to control my eating to keep carbs under 120 or lower. I love... READ MORE
Metformin or no Metformin ?

Posted by: PianoSteve22

Last Reply: Sugarlumpie 04/20/2018

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I got diagnosed in mid-September with an AIC of 10.6. Since then I have lost 35 pounds and exercise 5 times a week... READ MORE
New to the group, but not to insulin resistance

Posted by: Sugarlumpie

Last Reply: Sugarlumpie 04/19/2018

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Hi all, I just joined today because I have a serious need to connect with other peeps who understand what I'm talking... READ MORE
Type 2 diabetes shaming

Posted by: Tm5632

Last Reply: Sugarlumpie 04/19/2018

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Does anyone else feel judged because of their diagnosis? So frustrating that people look down on us because “we... READ MORE
Husband noncompliant diabetic 2

Posted by: edr1961

Last Reply: Sugarlumpie 04/19/2018

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My husband is 62 yr old,diabetic 2,htn,obese,osa,enlarged fatty liver,with frequent right rib/backpain,blood sugars in... READ MORE
Swelling in foot

Posted by: escapetype2

Last Reply: Sugarlumpie 04/19/2018

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I just joined this group. I have had type 2 diabetes since 1988. Lately I have had swelling on my right foot. Went to... READ MORE
Diabetes and Mental Illness

Posted by: djchurn

Last Reply: Sugarlumpie 04/19/2018

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Became a diabetic after major heart surgury 17 years ago. Mental health problems started 20 years before that. i have... READ MORE
Diabetic

Posted by: verki

Posted: 04/10/2018

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Carb counting I am finding is so important and I have been a diabetic for at least 30 years and am really using the... READ MORE
Diabetes and Insulin

Posted by: Snowy400

Posted: 04/02/2018

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Hi to All,I really do Not Like Using Insulin as it makes me Put Weight on and if their is one thing I cannot stand it's... READ MORE
Insulin Shots

Posted by: AustinLily

Posted: 04/02/2018

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I have type 2, pills are no longer helping with my long lasting insulin. My DR now has me doing long lasting and fast... READ MORE
Type 2 Diabetes and Dialysis

Posted by: Ribbit

Last Reply: billwfriend 03/15/2018

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Hi Everyone!Is there anyone here who has Type 2 and is on Dialysis? I am having a very difficult time with managing my... READ MORE
Hi everyone my a1c is high because of my meds

Posted by: art4life19

Last Reply: art4life19 03/07/2018

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I take Prednisone for my arthritis and Latuda for my Psych health and they both raise my blood sugar levels. My blood... READ MORE
$100 Onlin Study: Diabetes PreDiabetic Gestational

Posted by: JanieJane

Posted: 01/30/2018

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$100 Study: Diabetes Type I & II, PreDiabetics, Hypertension Gestational DiabetesDo you have Diabetes or Hypertension &... READ MORE