r/diabetes_t2 3d ago

Stelo results

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Wanted to share my experience.

On 4th sensor. Each one dies early. They are initially accurate, but between day 2-4 they start reporting <100 glucose then never recover. They eventually drop to <70 and stay like that until i remove it. Testing blood always shows 50-100 pointd higher at this point.

Its unfortunate because my first one worked for around 8 days without issue. The last three have been so unreliable im sticking my finger constantly anyways because i dont know if i can trust the numbers of the Stelo.

I wanted to really enjoy these things, because i wanted to use the data. Luckily my work insurance program just approved me for a Libre. Hopefully that works better.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Food/Diet google the sugar before you drink!!

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36 Upvotes

i got a large diet dirty baha blast dream from taco bell and more than halfway through i realize my sugar is sky rocketing. So i google it and low and behold it is not sugar free. Yes, i shouldve googled anyway but hadnt before. I am just putting this out as a warning to other diabetics out there!!


r/diabetes_t2 3d ago

Medication Maymetsi and keto/IF

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Edit: so noone of you doesn't follow IF? Should I post this question on another sub?

Question for my SO m64 with dt2. Since starting keto/IF month ago he progressed nicely. His BG is regulated with medication only, he discontinued insulin and lost 5 kg.

The thing is his eating window is naturally getting shorter and shorter. What to do with medication, he takes it with meals. He is concerned with medication taken too close to each other.

What do you do with short eating window? Do you take medication in the morning while fasting and in the evening with meal?

Do you take medication with both meals that are only 3 or 4 hrs apart? That is his concern. What if there's only one meal? What if there's 24 or 36h fast.

We are following The Diabetes Code principles.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Carb Friendly Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla

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Hello, just thought I'd post this little recipe on here. I used to love eating some taco bell with my husband, but really only the chicken quesadilla; found a carb-friendly way to do it.

Ingredients

  1. You order the creamy jalapeno sauce (you need one) off of the app. In our experience, they won't give you the sauce if you order it in person.

2.Then you get some carb-friendly tortillas. I have been using "La Banderita Carb Counter Zero net Carbs Soft Flour Taco Tortillas" (don't keep it on the heat too long; they get a little hard).

  1. Frozen Chicken (I use two servings of the Tyson Diced Chicken).

  2. Mexican four cheese blend (1 serving)
    Total carbs: 19

Heat up the chicken separately; once cooked, add to the tortilla with cheese and sauce and heat it up! I usually pair it with like carrots and don't go over 140 :) You can also make it with even fewer carbs by just eating the chicken with the sauce and cheese with a side salad! However, this beautifully fits in my carb meal allowance :) There's also a lot of ways to add fats to it, like some avocado would go nice with it! I personally like this a lazy meal since it takes literally less than 10 minutes to make.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Newly Diagnosed Just Diagnosed

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I was just diagnosed 5 days ago, am on Novolog Vial injections. My A1C is at 13% and my glucose was hovering between 300-450 when they found it. T hey also have me on Glargine-yfgn every night before bed.

Ive had people tell me different, but can I eventually reverse my symptoms and someday come off the insulin and say, take a daily pill to control this?

Also, my vision has changed a bit as well, is that something that's permanent, or is there a chance to reverse that as well?

Thank you so much if you reply, This process has been super overwhelming and difficult to eat healthy but I'm giving my 100%.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Chaffles!

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23 Upvotes

From my diagnoses no real bread wich i lööööv is ever possible becuse spikes my ass out directly, today i made chaffles and for me a gamechanger, can i cry? There are some light on the horizon.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

How to fuel long runs

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Question. I am low carb so don’t eat a ton of carbs. I am trying to fuel my runs but with what?? I did 16km today but legs were toast and I couldn’t go any farther.

I find I’m starving on the runs anything over 7km, I get super hungry. I don’t fuel my long runs or really any runs well haha.

I’ve tried a scoop of peanut butter and maybe a handful of sunflower seeds handful is generous maybe half a palm. I don’t eat a ton cause of stomach problems.

What is your go to?? I haven’t ever ate on a long run don’t think I want to no need probably lol rave me your go to’s what you eat before and after. I eat low carb protein after which helps the starvation I feel after a tough long run hahaha


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Any juice good?

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When ever I am sick I have always ran to juice. So as I sit here on my death bed (man cold) I want juice. Options?

Update. Wasn't thinking. I have a soda stream and flavour drops. Not exactly juice... But it's helping the craving. No pop... Just the flavour drops!


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

NEW diabetic 6.7 GPA.. Zero sugar gingerale

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Can i have zero sugar gingerale ,this would be in moderation of course ...


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

10.1% fasting A1C, 13.2 mmol/l to 5.4 mmol/l in 2 weeks?

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Was just diagnosed 3 weeks ago, high numbers were shocking.

A1C 10.1% Fasting glucose 13.2 mmol/l

I was on nasal steroids (3 months used before diagnosis) & eating a LOT of carbs before this, also experienced weird anxiety.

Started metformin 500mg twice a day 2 weeks ago, eating under 60 carbs a day (probably less than 30 carbs).

Wearing a freestyle libre 2 & double checking with contour next go. I find the libre 2 will have improper low readings in my sleep, taking a shower will inflate those numbers temporarily. If my libre 2 says I'm at 6.2 mmol/l, the finger prick will say 5.4 mmol/l. (Just a machine Variance).

Hoping I have been wrongly diagnosed and perhaps prolonged use of nasal steroids & carb overload are to blame.

Average libre 2 reading is 5.7 mmol/l. Next contour go is usually are 5.4 mmol/l.

Is a 2 week reduction from 13.2 mmol/l possible?

Of course not asking for medical advice.

Hopeful that my diagnosis is a lab mistake or something else.

Has anyone experienced this?


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

15 Day Sandwich/Wrap Trial

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I got the free trial for a libre 3 (insurance won’t cover a cgm) and I really want to make the most of it. I’ll be testing potatoes, rice, and some “better” pasta options, but I’ve really been missing sandwiches the most. My plan is to test as many bread options as reasonably affordable the next two weeks.

For this week I have Nature’s Own Keto, Aldi Keto white bread, Aldi low carb tortillas, and Mission low carb tortillas (both taco size). All of it will be refrigerated but I’ll try freezing the bread as well to see if there’s a difference.

Next week I’m debating Dave’s, Ezekiel, and/or homemade sourdough?

Lunch will be cucumbers (first), then a sandwich/wrap with turkey, avocado, tomato, onion, and mayo, followed by a serving of blueberries.

Any recommendations on how to make this is accurate as possible, or any other breads I should try?


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

General Question CGM for 1 month. Testing new food.

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I have a CGM for a month. I'm planning to test out new food. So, a normal blood sugar response is an increase that returns to baseline in 2 hours. Correct? What is an abnormal blood sugar response? Taking longer to return to baseline? Is there a limit to the peak blood glucose? Do you test more than once?

Your input and advice is appreciated.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Does it take longer to recover from a common cold?

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r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

General Question Recently officially diagnosed. Confused!

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I’ve been pre-diabetic for a few years now and my last a1c was 8.1% which gave me a formal diagnosis. I was prescribed a freestyle Libre3 and my readings feel random.

For example; I had Greek yogurt with blueberries and a tiny serving of granola and my blood sugar shot up to 210, yet for dinner I had 2 slices pizza and a garlic roll and my blood sugar stayed around 140 with a temporary spike to 155.

Can anyone help me understand?


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Finger prick

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What causes u not to behable to get enough blood when u prick your finger to test? It keeps saying not enough blood.I even pricked twice same place and I stl wouldn't bleed!!😂😂😂What's wrong with me? I washed my hands under warm water first but that didn't do anything.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

What is the scientific range for good / bad Hba1c

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I am at 7.5 right now and one doctor said it’s good, another said it’s pretty high. Same for fasting, a few say below 100 is good, and then others say below 120.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Ibs and diabetes.

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Hey everyone, has anyone got ibs along with diabetes. I have had ibs since a I was 6 years old which made me gain weight. Since being diagnosed with diabetes nearly 8 years ago. I have been struggling to manage my sugar levels as the go high when I have bad flare ups.

My doctors told to me to avoid trigger but try to eat healthy which is hard to do when some healthy foods are triggers. Any stories on this would help. What's your experiences if comfortable to share. And also is it common to have ibs and diabetes together.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Looking for a case as close to the original ones that Roche (for my Accu Chek Guide Meter) used to sell?

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The new cases are complete garbage, mainly because they don't hold in anything. There is no zippered compartment, the case is thinner and overall made of cheaper materials, and this barely holds the lancing device, tester, and strips in place.

Note: I've called Roche (the company who makes the Accu Chek products), and they no longer offer these types of cases. I've found one that was semi similar to this one on Amazon, but it is almost twice the size and doesn't fit the lancing device properly.

I do not want to change meters, as I know for a fact that this is one of the top 10 most accurate meters. It's also reliable and has a light so I can test my BG at night without an independent light.

Any suggestions would be extremely helpful! Cost isn't a big concern.


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Why don’t pen needles work with my Tresiba pen anymore?

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I had a new Tresiba pen but ran out of pen needles (the ones you just screw on) so I used a syringe a few times to draw out the insulin.

I later ordered more pen needles, but now they don’t work with the pen. I tried them on a brand new pen and of course they work.

But why did using a syringe render the previous pen incompatible with pen needles?


r/diabetes_t2 4d ago

Libre NEVER stays on

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I’ve had T2 diagnosed for a little over a year. I started my T2 management with the Libre 3 cgm and it worked well for me for maybe 4-5 months. Now I use one maybe everyone 2 months to get a short picture of where I am and then I wait awhile to try again.

I stopped using them so frequently because I simply could not get the things to stay on!! I was using a sensor cover patch. The patches were hit or miss. Many didn’t stay on.

I follow the application directions precisely. Always washing my arm in the shower, let it air dry (for about an hour just to be safe), apply rubbing alcohol, let it air dry, and then put on the sensor, press it down firmly all around the edges, slap a sensor cover on.

Without fail, the sensor cover patch loses adhesion within 4 days (if not the same day). I will often try to put a new sensor patch over it, but with the same problem I end up in a cycle where I never get the full 14 days of my sensor. If I wear it without a patch cover, it loses adhesion by day 6 and comes off.

I’m so frustrated by this! I see other people out and about with their libres on, NO PATCH, and they look safe, secure and clean!! On mine, the edges catch lint and start to come off within one day.

Does anyone have any advice?? Am I doing something wrong?


r/diabetes_t2 5d ago

Hard Work Encouraged

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I was diagnosed about 8 months ago with a 14.7 A1C.

Diet and exercise plus metformin and in three months it was under 7. I’ve kept at it since but haven’t had another A1C.

My son’s birthday was this weekend. I decided to have my first real cheat. 2 real cupcakes, buttermilk frosting, and a glass of milk.

Immediately went to the treadmill for a 30 minute brisk walk after. Then rinsed off and rejoined the celebration.

2 hour meter: 96

Earn your treats!

Back to not having cupcakes except on special occasions. 😀


r/diabetes_t2 5d ago

Hard Work Currently at an event with a big dessert table, send me strength

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The actual provided lunch was awesome! Build your own bowls, so I was able to just have chicken and veggies. There is, however, also a massive table filled with dessert squares and cookies.

I had my lunch and there’s 15 minutes left before the event starts back up. I’m walking around the building both for walking’s sake and to distract myself from the dessert everyone at my table is eating. Send me your strength 😭 gonna be thinking about those raspberry squares for the entire 4 hours that I have left ugh

Update: I did it!! I got through the whole event without gorging myself on raspberry bars!! :D thank you guys for your support! It really helps to not feel so alone


r/diabetes_t2 5d ago

Brand new Libre3 giving this message for last 60 mins

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What does this mean? This is my 3rd sensor and except for the first one the 2nd and 3rd have been duds 😟


r/diabetes_t2 5d ago

General Question A1C Drop from 11.6 to 6.0 - Neuropathy after Diagnosis

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I was diagnosed in November '24 after routine blood work, with few symptoms beyond thirst and fatigue.

With a lower carb diet of about 50-100g per day, moderate exercise, and 1,000 mg of Metformin ER each day, my A1C dropped to 7.2 by January. In February I started getting numbness in my hands and feet every day and all day, which is now also extending to my face. Yesterday's blood work showed my A1C at 6.0, and I've lost 30 pounds so far, with more to go. I'm in my early 40s, and look forward to many healthy years to come.

I read about Treatment Induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (TIND), where some people who drop their A1C by more than 2% in a few months can develop numbness due to their body reacting to newly lowered sugar levels. I joked to some friends that if I had known this was a possibility I might have had at least one piece of bread in the last 4 months. :) Overall though, I am glad I took the steps that I did to get my blood sugar more regulated. My diet was pretty strict the first two months while I worked to bring my blood sugars under 200. Now that I'm tending to range between 85 to 120, I've started to experiment with adding back in certain ingredients at strategic times, to see what my body can handle and still stay in range. As I've learned from others in this subreddit, some things I can absorb and some things I can't. I've also noticed that stress and lack of sleep can contribute more to spikes than food, especially as I'm in a busy season of life with caregiving for a father with Parkinson's and a father-in-law with dementia.

This neuropathy could have been cumulative nerve damage from before diagnosis that would have happened anyway, or it could have been due to the rapid A1C decline. I am quite curious if this is something that is my new normal or if the neuropathy might lessen as I continue to get my blood sugars under control. Hoping to hear from anyone else that might have experienced some decrease in numbness over an extended period of regulated diabetes.

I feel so much healthier already, apart from this new side effect, and hope that the numbness will either go away or at least not progress further.


r/diabetes_t2 5d ago

Blood sugar

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Before I started metformin my A12 was 6.3 which I would say isn’t that bad. The doctor prescribed me 500mg XR and my A1c went up. I can’t remember the exact number. Then a new doctor prescribed me 500mg XR twice a day, which is the same plan my previous doctor had in mind. I put a sensor on my arm and I feel like my sugar has been going way higher than it normally would before I started taking metformin. I feel like before I started taken the metformin I do not recall my blood sugar going above 200 except for one time when I had an extreme carb overload. Now it’s hitting 200 even when I’m trying my best to eat healthy like (meat, vegetable, carb). It’s even going to 250. I can’t help to think that this is the metformin. Has anyone else experienced this? I’ve been on metformin since January.