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Hello, I am 51 and have been living with diabetes type I for 35 years. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879333/

Discussion: Menopause and Type 1 Diabetes

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Being female I don’t know much about proper levels of hormones for males BUT I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199049/

Discussion: Can castrate levels of testosterone in adult male cause a1cto be

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

@angelacrossin94 welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. As a nearly 50 years diabetic I relate to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971740/

Discussion: Jump in A1c level

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Getting back to my question, I have been exercising and eating primarily veggies with a small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260880/

Discussion: When to begin diabetes treatment

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: May 1, 2019

I have had the same problem... my endocrinologist explained that while you sleep your body processes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208613/

Discussion: Blood sugar numbers increase after sleeping in

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jul 16, 2018

I have to count carbs to know how to calculate mealtime insulin dosing so I’m continually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378335/

Discussion: Best bread for diabetics

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

The breakdown of fat creates acetones. The smell is distinctly like juicyfruit gum. It can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055125/

Discussion: Experiencing a sweet smell like Juicy Fruit gum.

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Thank you so much for responding! I don't think that the Dexcom caused any scarring--but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995312/

Discussion: Diabetic with no pancreas

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Been on oral med for diabetes for years and it is quite pricey which is tough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734545/

Discussion: Diabetic Diet for type 2

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

@contentandwell Yes. Diabetes means losing weight which helps the numbers. However, for me to lose weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/222694/

Discussion: Lighten Your Limbs With Friends

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

I have been doing some form of keto for years, when I turned 53 I found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859082/

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

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: May 13, 2023

So you're gonna swap out "drunk" with "alcoholic" are ya. Fair point, and I knew you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243025/

Discussion: PreDiabetes recommended Daily Sugar and Carbohydrates intake

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Feb 3, 2019

Typ 2 diabetes For nine years i took the brand name gulcophage...Never had any problems with...

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Discussion: I'm having problems managing Type 2 Diabetes with medication

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Sep 16, 2020

@celia16 that was interesting that you had better results using your arms for sensor placement with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008405/

Discussion: Lyumjev vs. Humalog

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Stress can really affect your blood sugar - like, a lot. I've been diagnosed with type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272703/

Discussion: How to cope with living with Type 2 diabetes, I miss my old life.

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

@jimbo12 I am not a diabetic but my wife is a diabetic 1. And what they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470456/

Discussion: A1C shock

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Thank you for your reply. I have always had a very healthy appetite and consider myself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210205/

Discussion: Extreme hunger

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jul 31, 2018

I lost 16 pounds immediately after back surgery and it took some days before the nutritionist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328549/

Discussion: How do other people with diabetes survive hospital stays?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Nov 25, 2020

perkman66: I’m not an expert, so I can only speak of my own experience. My advice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/278588/

Discussion: Fasting Glucose levels high

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Oct 5, 2019

Yes my Endocrinologist is at Mayo and I will see him again in Sept and will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210207/

Discussion: Extreme hunger

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jul 31, 2018