Diabetes, Type 2 Questions (Page 25)

What medication is safe, Janumet or metformin?

Ozempic - What kind of food should I eat?

Just was curious what kind of food to eat “”Everyone says they eat small meals but what do they eat

Can escitalopram affect you blood sugar levels. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic while I was on Paxil

Since I switched to escitalopram my sugar levels have been lower. I currently take medication for diabetes but I have been dealing with low blood sugar. Any correlation in changing SSRI and blood sugar levels?

Diabetes, Type 2 - I’m a very new diabetic. I’m supposed to check my blood glucose 5 times a...

... day. I’m having trouble getting blood out of my fingers. I’ve tried running them under hot water, shaking them, and milking them before and after use of my lancet. Any hints you can give would be greatly appreciated?

Shingrix - Shingles/Shingrex Vaccine?

I'm reading all the comments on the Shingrex vaccine. Trying to decide what to do. I've never had any reaction to a vaccine but I had a severe reaction to the covid vaccines. I also have type 2 diabetes. Don't know if related but timing is suspect. I've read many doctors suggest... read more

Ozempic injection type 2 diabetes?

Injected my first 0.25 today. Feel fine, but look 9 months pregnant with a very swollen abdominal. Is this normal side effect? Not feeling hungry at all. I also take metformin 2000mg a day and insulin at bed time?

Can I drink 2 glasses of wine in the weekend while taking Ozempic? I just started it last week?

Two weeks on Farxiga 10mgs?

Very gassy and sore back, achy muscles.

Has anyone switched from Rybelsus to Ozempic?

Has anyone been taking Rybelsus then changed to Ozempic? I have been taking Rybelsus 14mg for about a year. It is no longer working as good as it was. My doctor wants to change me to Ozempic. I am wondering if the side effects are the same or worse with one or the other. Any feedback would be... read more

I just started Mounjaro & notice two things happening: I’m peeing more & heavily, so does it...

... contain a diuretic? Second I’m craving sweets!!

What if I have headaches my first week on Mounjaro? What can I take?

I take Levemir at 10 am 7 unit 10pm 28 unit. I take also Humalog 11 unit each time at 8am, 1pm...

... and 6 pm. Can I use both Humalog and Levemir in the abdomen and not in two different locations such as the arm, thigh, or buttock? Am I doing it wrong? Is there any absorption problem for that because of injecting two types of insulin at the same location?

I have been on metformin for almost 10 years. The last 4 years 2000mg a day. I also take half of a?

... 5mg tablet of glipizide in the morning and 24 units of insulin at night. During this time I have lost 50 pounds. The first 25 pounds was all fat. The next 25 was all muscle. I have lost muscle tone and strength. I have tried exercise but have not gained anything back. Are there any suggestions... read more

Should I use apple cider vinegar?

Will drinking apple cider vinegar help lower my type 2 diabetes

Why are semaglutide tablets prescribed instead of injections Does this reflect absorption?

I was on 14 mg semaglutide tablets There was no supply available for a whole month Then they gave me 14mg again after a break of over 30 days I was violently sick vomiting g and retching for 3 hours on and off I am afraid to take 14mg again and haven't I have type 2 diabetes now for 16 years... read more