Living with diabetes Topics

Have you been told you have diabetes, pre-diabetes, "a touch of sugar," high blood pressure, abnormal lipids, insulin resistance or other health problems related to being overweight? Let's get together, share the challenges, lose that belly fat and get healthier.

The Obesity Code 1 messages

Last message on 04/29/16 by Jls43: Has anyone read the Obesity Code by Jason Fung MD or watched any of his youtube videos? The guy makes a lot of sense to me...wondering what others think.

Diabetes Carbs 1 messages

Last message on 04/26/16 by Jmartini123: Can someone explain what is meant by "Diabetes Carbs" and what's difference between that and "Net Carbs? I understand net carbs.

Diabetes Type 2 2 messages

Last message on 04/20/16 by BUB3421: BEST WISHES Jhaskinshunt on your weight loss. My doctor is BEYOND frustrated with me about my up and down weight. I've been Type 2 Diabetic for 12 years and can't even hit the 2nd weight goal he has set for me which has been an additional 20 lbs...

PCOS - Insulin Resistance 13 messages

Last message on 04/16/15 by Coyotejuice: Hey a great big hello to everyone here. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two days ago. Following in my fathers and grandmothers footsteps I guess. I don't know whether to be scared or just ticked off for not taking better care of myself. ...

Life with the big D 11 messages

Last message on 02/20/15 by Malpeg: The app is very handy although I use the web site more. I was diagnosed more than 10 years ago but am not insulin dependent. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Celebrate success 7 messages

Last message on 10/13/14 by Malpeg: My weight loss has slowed but my last A1c was 5.4%

Hello from just another joe 4 messages

Last message on 09/18/14 by U4927171: If I can do it with all my medical problems, you can do it. I'm proud of you!!

Insulin pump 4 messages

Last message on 01/19/14 by U5368184: I was diagnosed in Oct 2012 with Type 1. My endo and nutritionist are all telling me I should go on the pump to get better A1C levels and make dealing with this a lot easier. I haven't done it yet because I'm so afraid. Some have said the...

Just Found Out 2 messages

Last message on 12/02/13 by Mikeky: I think being motivated is the most important part - just start working to improve and don't stop. I found out last year in November, and ironically it turned out to be a good thing really, as I'm now in the best shape physically that I've ever...

I'm new. 1 messages

Last message on 11/04/13 by Travelinggran: hi to all. I have just found out I have pre-diabetes and have just joined this group. I need some help and support.

Living with diabetes. Have you been told you have diabetes, pre-diabetes, "a touch of sugar," high blood pressure, abnormal lipids, insulin resistance or other health problems related to being overweight? Let's get together, share the challenges, lose that belly fat and get healthier.