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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Posted by: 5577delrae

Posted: 07/16/2018

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hello
New to group

Posted by: AJCR69

Last Reply: MsBlank1 07/14/2018

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hi, i was gestational diabetics with my pregnancy. Each year I get checked. About 18 months ago I was border line. I... READ MORE
Metformin or no Metformin ?

Posted by: PianoSteve22

Last Reply: lookingup2018 06/28/2018

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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
Just tired.

Posted by: Sunshine76

Last Reply: polarbare 06/27/2018

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So I went to the doc yesterday and they said my numbers were 123 and it should be below 105. He ordered more blood... READ MORE
New to this...how am I doing?

Posted by: cparrett70

Last Reply: MsBlank1 06/26/2018

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Hi, I'm Carrie and I got diagnosed 1 year ago and have just this week gotten my diabetes officially under control. I've... READ MORE
Research Opportunity

Posted by: Research_Coordinator

Posted: 05/28/2018

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Hi,My name is Emily Fitzgerald and I am a Research Coordinator at the diabetes centre at Mount Sinai Hospital. The... READ MORE
Insulin Shots

Posted by: AustinLily

Last Reply: sgibson 05/26/2018

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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
Diabetes and Insulin

Posted by: Snowy400

Last Reply: sgibson 05/26/2018

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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
Type 2 diabetes shaming

Posted by: Tm5632

Last Reply: sgibson 05/26/2018

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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
New to the group, but not to insulin resistance

Posted by: Sugarlumpie

Last Reply: sgibson 05/26/2018

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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
Eating right

Posted by: jgv2

Last Reply: sgibson 05/26/2018

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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
Diabetes 2 & anxiety/depression

Posted by: djchurn

Last Reply: sgibson 05/26/2018

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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
A positive affirmation

Posted by: Sugarlumpie

Last Reply: sgibson 05/26/2018

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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 and Infertility

Posted by: Diabetes401

Last Reply: sgibson 05/26/2018

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I have had diabetes for almost 3 years now. I'm 25 years old and my A1C test results are always high. My doctor told me... READ MORE
Research help from the experts..you!

Posted by: Kmclean23

Posted: 05/14/2018

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Good morning Everyone!I am posting to invite the members of this community to participate in my research study. I ask... READ MORE