Do you, or do you know anyone with diabetes? I've got type 2 and I've had it for over ten years. It can get costly though because I get sensors that go on my arm that pick up my blood sugar levels and I can track it through my phone but they're around $50 NZD per 15 days.

I've had diabetes for over 10 years. I use those sensors too and will be taking a shot weekly to help with my A1C.

On Oct 19, 2026, Miss Krissy Boo said:

I've had diabetes for over 10 years. I use those sensors too and will be taking a shot weekly to help with my A1C.

I can get a weekly injection instead of taking one of my pills but I've got needle anxiety so that's a no from me. 😛

On Oct 19, 2026, Gizmo Borden said:

I can get a weekly injection instead of taking one of my pills but I've got needle anxiety so that's a no from me. 😛

ts only weekly. 😉 And it will hate with your A1C and even help you loose weight. (HUGE bonus for me)

On Oct 19, 2026, Miss Krissy Boo said:

ts only weekly. 😉 And it will hate with your A1C and even help you loose weight. (HUGE bonus for me)

Not the A1C. When I watch american Game Show Network, every advert is them singing about their A1C 😛

On Oct 19, 2026, Jigsaw said:

Not the A1C. When I watch american Game Show Network, every advert is them singing about their A1C 😛

Opps I meant helps not hate. 😕

On Oct 19, 2026, Miss Krissy Boo said:

ts only weekly. 😉 And it will hate with your A1C and even help you loose weight. (HUGE bonus for me)

Blood tests are only every 3 months for me and even that I struggle with 🙁

On Oct 19, 2026, Gizmo Borden said:

Blood tests are only every 3 months for me and even that I struggle with 🙁

You're right. It is every 3 months. My a1c is 10. (I think) what's yours?

On Oct 19, 2026, Miss Krissy Boo said:

You're right. It is every 3 months. My a1c is 10. (I think) what's yours?

According to AI… My NZ HbA1c of 52 mmol/mol = 6.9% in the US.

On Oct 19, 2026, Gizmo Borden said:

According to AI… My NZ HbA1c of 52 mmol/mol = 6.9% in the US.

Wow! 🥳 Thats amazing! 💪 Since I moved I will better. I will eat better and walking as much as I can.

I don’t have diabetes but I am pre-diabetic. Therefore, I strictly monitor my diet. I also have a glucometer that I use to check my blood glucose level every week. My father is diabetic, he has been under medication for years but thankfully it is controlled.

My mom has diabetes, but it is not too serious. She is about 55 years old. She regulates what she eats a lot as she eats more of food that doesn't have much carbohydrates. She checks her blood sugar level everyday. And she has a bitter leaf plant at the back of the house which she extracts and drinks to control the blood sugar when it spikes.

I don't have diabetes but I know a few old people who does. Some of them are friends I meet in the hospital. It's a nasty health problem to suffer from.

My husband has type 2 diabetes. We haven’t been the most consistent with his care because of money and life and other stressors, which I know is on us. He was in the hospital in June for a really bad diabetic ulcer on his foot. He almost had an amputation, but was able to overcome it. It was a terrifying month for us. When he got home, he had a PICC line with IV antibiotics. The whole thing was absolute hell. He’s gotten back on track with his meds, thankfully, and we are taking his foot care very seriously. His mom is also type 2.

I have 100% insulin resistance, so I am now on Metformin for that. Kind of crazy, honestly, to know that’s why I haven’t been able to lose weight. I am not diabetic at all, but if we don’t get my insulin resistance under control, then I could be very easily.

On Oct 23, 2026, 404_GhostNotFound said:

My husband has type 2 diabetes. We haven’t been the most consistent with his care because of money and life and other stressors, which I know is on us. He was in the hospital in June for a really bad diabetic ulcer on his foot. He almost had an amputation, but was able to overcome it. It was a terrifying month for us. When he got home, he had a PICC line with IV antibiotics. The whole thing was absolute hell. He’s gotten back on track with his meds, thankfully, and we are taking his foot care very seriously. His mom is also type 2.

I have 100% insulin resistance, so I am now on Metformin for that. Kind of crazy, honestly, to know that’s why I haven’t been able to lose weight. I am not diabetic at all, but if we don’t get my insulin resistance under control, then I could be very easily.

I've had a couple of diabetic ulcers on my foot but they haven't been too bad. They take forever to get rid of though.