Hi: back in the fall I had written and you all gave some very helpful information for controlling w/out meds 3 years into this "journey"... Well, the A1C number was back up to 7 last week... after much thought I said I would try metformin... Would love any thoughts on the following... I could try to be more strict but it might not be the whole problem... the longer I let the A1C sit at 7 or higher, the harder it could be to control down the road... the longer it is higher, the more... Took the metformin plunge ..read more

I just had to have an English Muffin this morning, was up at 4:30 am and couldn't get back to sleep. No pics, sorry 1/8 cup or coffee scoop of each of the following: Almond Flour Wheat Protein Isolate (WPI) Oat Fiber Heavy Cream Erythritol Pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp of baking soda 1 egg Combine all f the dry ingredients well then add the egg and heavy cream. This makes a pretty sticky dough. I used egg rings in the skillet but it was stiff enough to do with out them. I fried 2... Easy English Muffins ..read more

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Hi I have diabetes type 2, and over the past 6 months have chronic pain in both my feet , And very painful , I was wondering if anyone else has these symptoms and can give advice on painkillers or any alternatives ..read more

I have been using L3 for a few months now and I really like the software and the technology. However it is not accurate enough to trust it. My "buttons" in the arm get dirty easily and I have even had a few get infected. Mild to be sure, but at this rate I will discontinue use if I can't figure out why. I am cleaning, and using alcohol wipes when starting so that is not the problem. So for now I "assume" (yeah I know) that the accuracy is due to getting dirty. The average life of a button is... Libre 3 failures ..read more

I had been having blood tests every year since 2015 and continued right up until COVID in 2020. I was always below the line that our NHS sets for diabetes,but was classified as Pre-diabetic as they say here in the UK. After the year and a bit of the COVID period I returned with fresh blood tests and was told by the nurse that my levels had rocketed, and she showed me a year on year graph of where I was on the chart. Nothing had changed in my diet, the only thing I could think of was the... My Diabetes story, so far ..read more

Hi everyone, I'm Nick and am from the United Kingdom Midlands. I have been 'diabetic' now for about 18 months. I'm very experienced on forums and run a large forum for Vertical Scope and very regular on OneFora. I will post up my story and how I got to where I am now with diabetes. So much information on this forum to learn from. Nick ..read more

I should have asked sooner, so what did everybody do for the solar eclipse today? I'm in the path of totality, about 20-22 miles from the center of the path so I'll just go outside ..read more

Living Happily with Diabetes: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being Living with diabetes doesn’t mean sacrificing happiness or a fulfilling life. With the right mindset, knowledge, and proactive management, individuals with diabetes can lead happy and healthy lives. This chapter explains various aspects of living happily with diabetes, encompassing physical health, mental well-being, and lifestyle considerations. Embracing a Positive Mindset Maintaining a positive... Living Happily with Diabetes ..read more

I am a long-time (15 year, type 2 diabetic. I had a triple cardiac by-pass 15 years ago, 70 years old. I am in a multitude of medications for blood pressure, gout, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. i take Trulicity 1x a week, Humalog 3x daily & Lantus 1x daily. I recently started Libre3 after being on Libre 2 for 6-7 years. I have a question…are finger sticks the most accurate measure of blood sugar? My Libre 3 readings are always higher than finger sticks, sometimes as close as 10... Hello ..read more