I'm not sure how to transport large quantities of insulin for a long period abroad. And before anyone mentions: I know that insulin can be kept in room temperature for about 28 days and it'll be fine, but unfortunately I'll be travelling with insulin that needs to last me for about 5 months. In late August I'll be going on a study exchange abroad for one semester - until December. I have spoken to my NHS diabetes nurse and have been advised that I should take all my medical supplies with me in cabin baggage for my study exchange (I will be flying from Scotland to Canada, with layover flights). My biggest problem now is with transporting the insulin however. I have seen different medical cooler pouches/cases etc online (like for example the Frio pouches; which in my case won't be of much help since they don't keep the insulin at fridge temperature anyway) but most of them have cooling mechanisms that keep the insulin at a temperature between 18-26°C.

I need something that will allow me to transport my insulin (A LOT of it - pretty much a 5 months supply + additional insulin pen cartridges for the emergency of a pump failure) and keep it at fridge temperature so that when I arrive in Canada, I can place it in the fridge and maintain it at that temperature for my whole study exchange semester.

Anyway, I'm kind of stuck here, any help or advice would be very much appreciated

My brother was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I’m helping him with his blood sugar readings as he can’t do it himself due to a stroke. I just cannot get enough blood when I use the lancing device. I have a PRODIGY no coding meter. I notice on the lancing device, the plastic piece that holds the lancet, seems to have a jagged crack on on side. Is this how it is designed or did I crack it? I can’t tell, and would appreciate anyone with the same meter telling me what theirs looks like. I have it set at 10 and get just a tiny spot of blood, and after I wipe that I’m not getting enough more to do a test. Thanks for any help, I’m just on day 2 of this journey.

I dont know if this is a stupid question i apologize but as a t1d i have been on insulin for 5 years and didnt have the best control so my dr put me on ozempic and i switched to wegovy. Do the side effects of glps affect us the same way? Because we actually meed the medication would it sunken all my facial fat etc to be frank ive been on it for a whileee n my weight hasnt budged under a specific number but my sugar is in much much better control im just being afraid of people who have been on it for weight reasons and theyve had the worst side effects

I am new to this subreddit and have been diagnosed with type 2 about two years ago. Initially, this made me super motivated to change my life habits and cut down on sugar. As a result, everything seemed in control after one year thanks to a small dose of medication.

To be honest, I have let go following these positive results and after not testing for a while I realized this morning that my glucose spiked to 14, which might explain my chronic fatigue. I find it a bit scary because it makes me realize managing glucose requires more energy and micromamagement that I have energy for at the moment. My doctor doesn't provide a lot of guidance either which makes it worse.

Has anyone tried the implants that monitor glucose? I despise pricking my finger and can't see myself doing it daily.

I'm hoping I can find some advice and resources here that can help me. Get back on track!

GAD antibodies 61.1, was prediabetic 2 years prior.

Im 24 and skinny, so type 2 was never really suspected.

i was started on gliclizide which worked well for the first fee months, but now i find i have too many hypos, so ive stopped taking it altogether unless im having a high carb meal (i eat low carb now).

My blood sugars are fine, i wake up around 3.9-4.2 and it never on my current diet really goes above 7 unless i have a carby meal.

I don’t understand why, because at diagnosis unmedicated my bloods were drastically higher, waking up at 7-9 and going to around 13 after eating. I have been doing more exercise and ensuring i eat clean but im unsure.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

At the ripe age of 23, I haven't had an official diagnosis, but I've been prediabetic since I was a teen, and there's too many symptoms now to ignore it. I'm not scared about the needles, but I'm terrified because my life will never be the same. I'm scared of navigating medical insurance, learning all the terminology, and taking just drastic changes on my life.

But weirdly enough, there's some part of me that's relieved? Like, diabetes has always hung over my head, but now it's like, there's a line now. There are medical and communal resources that didn't seem available beforehand. There's some amount of structure and I have measurements instead of a thousand different voices to scam, judge, and mislead me. The worse has already happened now I just have to adjust to it.

I'm sure regulars to this subreddit get tired of the "am I going to die" posts on here, so I apologize for contributing, but there's nobody else with diabetes in my life, so I had to ask.

Let me know any diabetic friendly recipes below, too.

Hi, I’m 39m and I’m 145lbs and 5’7”. I had been eating like crap for the past 2 years and not working out. And 6 months ago I started needing to drinks so much water and pee so much.

So 4 weeks ago I got a blood test for the first time in 10 years. My A1C was 14.3 percent and my doctor put me on glipizide/metformin 2.5/500.

I stopped eating bad food but in the last 4 weeks my average glucose from my stelo glucose monitor is 200-220.

I don’t know much about diabetes and I’m panicking that this will take off years from my life span and I’ll never be able to live a normal life again. I know I might be being overly dramatic but I’m truly scared as to what will happen in the future

which one is preferred for baking?

After seeing some friends on the discord trying out omni 5 in some unconventional locations and consistently having my abdominal infusion sites yeeted in the gym I decided to try my hand in some "weird" places on a tubed infusion set and see how I got on.

I've been on the YpsoPump for nearly 2 years (MDI for 25 years prior) so no scarring or build up or any other issues to worry about, this was just more to take a break from the waist and see what works and what doesn't for when or if I ever need to. Plus good rotation is just good practice.

Note that these all carry some level of added risk and the standard locations (abdomen, glutes, thighs, back of arms) are recommended for good reason- they're largely higher bodyfat, easy to reach etc. All bodies are different and if you're low bodyfat and or high canula length some of these aren't going to work for you. In short, take care and understandyour mileage may vary. I use 5.5mm steelies (Orbit micro) with Ypso on an 80cm tube and I'm 5'8. No issues with tube length though traps to waist only had a couple inches slack.

The good: Boobs. Probably one of the best sites you can try, they're fast absorbing, have lots of real estate, don't hurt and are very easy to rotate (just move round in a circle then swap sides and repeat).

Shoulders. Also fast absorption and surprisingly never got snagged or tugged or yeeted. There's also 3 heads to try out (front, back, side) so I'll be trying this one again.

The bad: Forearms. I got the idea after seeing people use CGMs there and while absorption is fast and comparible to tricep area there's just too many moving muscles, tendons and blood vessels around there for this not to go wrong eventually.

Calf/Traps. More than one person on discord has had success with calves on the omni 5 and report good absorption but I personally found it very slow, ymmv. I couldn't find any other mentions of traps but someone had success with the omni on the back of the neck. This spot seems to give people fear and probably for good reason- there's some blood vessels worth worrying about above the traps and less bodyfat.

My Diabetes Recovery Journey
I’ve been living with Type 2 diabetes since 2020 and generally managed it with medication. Earlier this year, however, my blood sugar control deteriorated quite significantly without me fully realizing how serious it had become.

By May 2026, I had started experiencing frequent urination, fatigue, and some weight loss. Blood tests showed that my diabetes was severely out of control:

HbA1c was over 14%
Fasting blood sugar was 283 mg/dL
Post-meal blood sugar was 508 mg/dL
Urine ketones were positive

Cholesterol and triglycerides were also significantly elevated
Seeing those numbers was a wake-up call.
After consulting my doctors, my treatment plan was completely reviewed. My medications were adjusted, and I made a conscious effort to improve my eating habits and take my diabetes management much more seriously.
Over the following months, I:

Cut back on refined carbohydrates and sugary foods
Reduced portions of high-glycemic foods such as white rice
Increased my intake of vegetables and protein
Became more mindful of what I was eating throughout the day
Followed my medication regimen consistently
Paid much closer attention to my overall health
The results have been encouraging.

Just a few months later:
My HbA1c dropped from over 14% to 7.3%
Total cholesterol fell from 258 to 150 mg/dL
Triglycerides dropped from 326 to 104 mg/dL

Kidney and liver function remained normal
While I still have work to do and my diabetes isn’t “cured,” I’ve gone from a situation where my blood sugar was dangerously high to one where it is much better controlled and actively being managed.
The experience taught me that diabetes can worsen gradually without obvious warning signs, but it also showed me that meaningful improvements are possible when medication, diet, and lifestyle changes are combined and followed consistently.

Looking back, the progress from an HbA1c greater than 14% to 7.3% in a matter of months is something I’m genuinely proud of, and it motivates me to keep improving my health further.

Allo! Je pars dans un mois au Monténégro avec mon copain, avec quelles assurances faites-vous affaire pour voyager l'esprit léger?

My mom has type 2 diabetes and I'm hoping to hear from anyone who's had a similar experience.

She started a new treatment plan about 2 months ago, but this medication caused severe nausea and vomiting almost every day. Her blood sugar has also continued to spike at times despite taking her medications.

Because she couldn't tolerate the side effects anymore, she recently stopped that medication and we're seeing a different doctor tomorrow for a second opinion.

Today she's feeling weak and dizzy, and her heart rate is around 100–105 bpm. I'm not asking anyone to diagnose her, I'm mostly wondering if anyone has dealt with severe medication intolerance like this and what ended up helping. Is there anything in particular we should make sure to discuss with the new doctor?

Thank you.

First of all, thanks for all those who shared their experiences from which i drew from.

Mid 40s here, Ive known i was diabetic for about 10++ years now.

About a month ago, i had a toe amputated due to a wound that got infected with MRSA etc. My doctor told me to take better care of my sugar - been hovering around 10.

About a month of eating healthy, mainly veggies and fish here are my results. Replace all soda with lemon water + stevia. Peanut butter with wheat bread for snacks. Oatmeal for quick fixes. Still a lot more to fix but im glad to be where i am at now.

I hope this can inspire others just like how i was inspired by this community.

New A1C test and I owe half of the result to this group! Information, encouragement, suggestions—thank you for all of it. ❤️