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There is a four-hour blood sugar test they used to give where they have you drink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271577/

Discussion: Hypoglycemic

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Aug 8, 2019

Hi, I'm T2 and having problems with insulin reactions after reacting to every available pill. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262063/

Discussion: How is it that a person can be allergic to insulin when your body prod

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

I am a "Type 2" 20 + years. After having been on diet and oral meds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935120/

Discussion: What's all this talk about Intermittent Fasting ?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

I was in the hospital with appendicitis and as I was leaving, the nurse said here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123701/

Discussion: Metformin side effects

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

@ddbrown61 I want to add my welcome to you also. @sueinmn had some great great comments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887417/

Discussion: What if any affect radiation for a brain tumor might have on bs levels

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Wow. A1C of 8.9 and they won't operate? That seems wrong right there. What was your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467666/

Discussion: How long do I need to wait? What can I do to shorten it?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Dec 25, 2025

Did you find out what trigger urine retention? The hospitalist who admitted my dad reported caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056147/

Discussion: Unable to urinate? Is it BPH or Bladder Disease caused by DMT2?

Support Group: Men's Health

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

are you taking the correct amount of Enzymes?... this is determined by your ideal weight. EX:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507334/

Discussion: Total pancreatectomy with islet cell transplant: Can't gain weight

Support Group: Pancreatic Disorders

Posted: Feb 16 12:18pm

@jeffp it sounds like you’ve got this pretty well figured out. You’ve got the supplies, gear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204010/

Discussion: Travel tips for Type 1 diabetic

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

I am not recommending anything. I am just a lay person with some experience with diabetes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067699/

Discussion: High sugar levels: Might transverse mylelitis meds be the cause?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: May 14, 2024

Did you have parathyroidectomy? I had a right mediastinum adenoma removed October 30. Neuropathy in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006310/

Discussion: 20 plus yrs parathyroidectomy for mediastinal adenoma, elevated PTH

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

The blood sugar level is so sensitive to the level of stress- especially the stress of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680283/

Discussion: High Blood sugar levels 3 wks high after back fusion surgery (TLIF)

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Feb 13, 2022

@sarasotababe, We took your question to a Mayo Clinic pharmacist. She writes: "Chromium is considered “likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/103582/

Discussion: Preventing diabetes: Questions about chromium supplements, chia seeds

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: May 27, 2016

I am Type 1 diabetic, and my A1C rises when I take steroids for RA. Considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858414/

Discussion: I lost 20 lbs. 12% of body weight, so why did my A1C go up again?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: May 11, 2023

I’m going on 50+ years diabetic (Type 1, pancreas transplant, Type 2 plus related complications like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992485/

Discussion: Diabetic with no pancreas

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

I use a Medtronic 780G insulin pump and a 630 G inulin user for 6 +...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435002/

Discussion: High glucose above 180-230 and low A1c of 5.8

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

My type 2 diabetes is a bit different, but I can truly emphasize. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375818/

Discussion: A1C Drop in 3 Months

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

T2D here use insulin. For 3 months stayed very close to low roughage diet. No fresh...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850478/

Discussion: How do you manage bloating gastroparesis and diabetes?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

@bimbra and @scottrl I thought this was a very interesting question, so I did a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203779/

Discussion: Can smelling food raise the sugar

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

rubywitch67, My dad is 79 years old, with DM Type 2 with 2 insulin pens. Trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061167/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with Type II diabetes.........scared and confused

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: May 3, 2024