Type 2 Diabetes Is NOT Just a Lifestyle Disease

Type 2 Diabetes is NOT just a lifestyle disease. As someone with T2 diabetes, I often get judged as being “undisciplined” or unhealthy. But many people don’t realise that genetics plays a big role. Research estimates that 30–70% of Type 2 diabetes risk can be inherited. Imagine two people wi

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No doctor noticed that I had #diabetes #KTPH ???

Had my hba1c taken today at the specialist & it was at 5.8%. Doc was pleasantly surprised and pleased with the results! He asked if there's anything I changed - yes, I started changing the sequence of how I eat at every snack / mealtime. And.... my medication was reduced (AGAIN!) 😝😝😝 Bu

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How does sugar crash feel like (as a diabetic)

It's been a small while since I last had a sugar crash. Basically, here's how it went: 2.40pm: Done with lunch (Laksa ytf + oolong tea) 2.40-3.20pm: Window shopping 3.20-4.30pm: Stand around 4.45pm: Sugar was 8.3 (2 hours post lunch) 5-5.45pm: Walked my dogs 5.49pm: Sugar was 3.5

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