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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LiliannB
LiliannB
Hello...

I need some help and input to put my mind at ease.

On my last year medical lab test and medical visit. My doctor wanted me on a diabetic pen in Dec. I thought I was good, and when I looked at my copy of the test ,,,My A1c is 16. My insurance did not cover it and could not afford $800 for one month supply...

So I started low carb in Dec and lost 22 Lbs in Jan...But now dealing with consipation and cheated today. I want to stay on low carb...Will restart on Friday...I Journal and track calories and carbs..1200 and 50 or less carbs.

Next week will see my medical doctor and talk with her about not using the pen . I do have a glusclose kit and It levels under 100 or slighlty high.

I also brought flaxseed..and pills to help my tummy..

Thank you and looking forward sharing helpful ideas..

Liliann
jody0385
jody0385
There are other flexpins and insulin you can get that your insurance will likely cover. Also ask if there are any discount cards they can offer you. I use one for a pill a take even tho I have awesome insurance... It's my eliquis and insurance was only going to pay a small amount since it's branded with no cheap version so my dr gave me a discount card.. I only pay 10 a month instead of 300. If the pen is insulin you'll really need that in my guess to keep your numbers under control better.. It means your body doesn't make enough insulin on it's own.

Don't do any diet that you can't stick with.. It needs to be realistic to your life in order to maintain it. Best of luck to you.. Hope you and your doc are able to get it figured out.