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A community for people affected by type 2 diabetes. Learn, share, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.

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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
If you've been to the grocery store in the last year, you know that every product is more expensive. Inflation has contributed to a major spike in food prices. Buying nutritious foods to manage #diabetes is essential. Here are some money saving tips: https://t.co/TPbiaEIJkJ
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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Have you heard of fournier's gangrene (FG)? It's a rare complication of #diabetes FG is a type of necrotizing fasciitis, otherwise known as a "flesh-eating disease." Tap the link to learn more: https://t.co/41KtyKX8RH
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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Type 2 #diabetes (T2D) can be a daily challenge – one that is not always easy to figure out. When we asked our community members the question, "what is the most confusing part of living with type 2 diabetes?" more than 300 people responded: https://t.co/NyEX1oYFxH
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Controlling your blood sugars may not be a walk in the park. But you can bask in your passion for the outdoors and stay on track with your type 2 #diabetes ! Enjoy this helpful guide to conquering hiking trails while regulating your blood glucose levels. https://t.co/fxesNVRS4f
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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
One challenge of blood sugar management with type 2 #diabetes is unpredictability. One day, a particular food or drink doesn't spike blood sugars, and the next it does. ⁠What kinds of foods or drinks have you found to do this for you? https://t.co/VOVesCfUGG
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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Meeting the recommended weekly activity recommendations is no small feat. However, people can reach their physical activity needs while still living a predominately sedentary lifestyle. Tap the link for tips. https://t.co/1FYJgMvqjF
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
When Dr. Phyllisa Deroze noticed her daughter mimicking how she checked her continuous glucose monitor (CGM), Phyllisa decided to write a children's book to explain #diabetes in a way her young daughter would understand. https://t.co/TP6DIxKxIc
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Can chewing have an impact on blood sugar? Recent research suggests that chewing food thoroughly aids in digestion and may lead to lower blood sugar levels. Tap the link to read more. https://t.co/Ob7QNFrLIc #type2diabetes
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
It can feel impossible to navigate the various nutrition plans that exist. While there's not a simple answer to what the "best" eating plan for #diabetes is, some types of nutrition plans are better than others. Learn about three meal plan options here: https://t.co/jiq9C2NnQB
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Managing type 2 diabetes can be exhausting. Managing type 2 #diabetes alongside other health conditions makes everything that much harder. Tap the link to read how Kim has learned to cope with juggling multiple conditions at once. https://t.co/7wKWoJA8XX
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
For those living with type 2 #diabetes traveling can be challenging. Whether it's adjusting to new time zones or dealing with unfamiliar foods, many factors can make it difficult to manage diabetes. Check out these T2D travel tips and tricks https://t.co/Zc33CVDP0G
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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Living with type 2 #diabetes can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone. Whether you've been diagnosed recently or have had type 2 diabetes for a while, supportive and understanding friends and family can make all the difference. https://t.co/Jl2LyIS48S
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
It's common to think of exercise or physical activity as a big-deal activity you must gear up for, but it doesn't have to be! Recent research found that walking for just 2 to 5 minutes after a meal can help lower glucose levels. #T2D https://t.co/R4oosjht9r
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Has anyone else found it challenging to make lifestyle changes after learning about their #diabetes diagnosis? Kim shares how difficult she found it initially. She started with changes that were small and slow but impactful. https://t.co/5aqrAAtc1S
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Sandwiches are a lunchtime favorite for many. The one thing about sandwiches that's not so great when managing glucose levels is the bread, making them carbohydrate-heavy. Check out some bread substitution ideas to enjoy sandwiches with fewer carbs! #T2D https://t.co/4uZix1OlJi
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
May is mental health awareness month. Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a chronic condition like #diabetes can be mentally exhausting. Tap the link for 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling overwhelmed. https://t.co/9Cy8hQpKPn
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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
One of the first questions people may ask when diagnosed with diabetes is “how?”. A recent study found that the high incidence of #diabetes can be traced back to poor diet in 184 countries. What are these poor diet choices, and how can we manage them? https://t.co/sTnsbRrnDb
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Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Discrimination and stigma harm the mental and physical well-being of transgender people. About 1 in 4 transgender people report avoiding seeing a doctor due to fear of discrimination. This can lead some living with #diabetes to go untreated for years. https://t.co/b9UDa4ao1b
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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Did you know that people with type 2 #diabetes are more likely than those without the condition to acquire fungus of the nail? Tap the link for information about symptoms, treatment and prevention tips. https://t.co/nrgP7Y6qXq
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@T2D_HU
Type2Diabetes.com
3 years
Being told you have prediabetes can leave you worried and confused about the future. If left unmanaged, #prediabetes often worsens over time and progresses to type 2 diabetes. But if managed early, prediabetes is reversible. https://t.co/7clXpsW61l
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