r/diabetes_t2
56k members
r/diabetes_t2 is a subreddit with 56k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses diabetes, blood sugar, struggling, a1c, and diagnosis, and they frequently recommend/review protein shake, milk alternatives, and protein bar.
This sub is for discussion on Type 2 Diabetes. Make sure you check out /r/diabetes for general diabetes information too!
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Popular Themes in r/diabetes_t2
#1
Advice Requests
: "I’ve lived with diabetes for 16 years with no complications - these are the simple habits that helped me."
6 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I did it! I lowered my a1c"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Soft foods ideas post-dental work"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I'm super proud of myself!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/diabetes_t2
#1
Diabetes
: "I’ve lived with Diabetes for 16 years with no complications - these are the simple habits that helped me."
164 posts
#2
Blood Sugar
: "Blood Sugar friendly eats I’ve been enjoying"
81 posts
#3
Struggling
41 posts
#4
A1c
: "YOU GUYS!!! I was diagnosed 3 months ago and brought my A1c down by half!"
40 posts
#5
Diagnosis
: "New Diagnosis Vent"
35 posts
#6
Diet
: "🍽️ A Simple Daily Diet Plan for People with Diabetes"
34 posts
#7
Medication
: "Diabetic eye disease"
27 posts
#8
Metformin
: "Metformin has me Leaking"
23 posts
#9
Insulin
: "TeleHealth NP, said to stop all Insulin because my A1C has been 6.2 for a yr now."
23 posts
#10
Exercise
: "Does Exercise help your body handle carbs better as compared to not exercising daily?"
20 posts
Products Discussed in r/diabetes_t2
Protein Shake
50 reviews
#1
Premier Protein
4.5★ from 12 reviews
#2
Muscle Milk
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Fairlife
4.6★ from 5 reviews
Milk Alternatives
26 reviews
#1
Almond Milk
4.8★ from 13 reviews
#2
Fairlife
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Oat Milk
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Protein Bar
13 reviews
#1
Built Bar
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Grenade
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
IQ Bars
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/diabetes_t2
#1
Food/Diet
: "I managed to turn my 12.5 hba1c back to normal range in just 3 months!"
24 posts
#2
Hard Work
: "Today I got tested I started at A1C 14"
21 posts
#3
Newly Diagnosed
: "I’m honestly at a loss for words"
14 posts
#4
General Question
: "How to handle the controlling /nagging spouse"
11 posts
#5
Medication
: "7.1% to 6.2% A1C in 3 months!! Can't wait to ditch Metformin!"
6 posts
#6
News
: "Guys my HBa1C is now 4.8 and FBS to 84.. please congratulate me 😭"
2 posts
#7
Joke/Meme/Satire
: "Added a Delta to my Glucose monitor pouch. I'm now calling it my unocorder."
2 posts
Member Growth in r/diabetes_t2
Yearly
+10k members(21.5%)
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Last updated: June 1, 2026