r/diabetes_t2

60k members
r/diabetes_t2 is a subreddit with 60k members. The community frequently discusses diabetes, struggling, hate, blood sugar, and diagnosed, and they frequently recommend/review protein shake, milk alternatives, and protein bar, and the most common flair used is general question, newly diagnosed, food/diet, news, and medication.
This sub is for discussion on Type 2 Diabetes. Make sure you check out /r/diabetes for general diabetes information too! For those that are Freestyle Libre users or interested in it you can check out /r/Freestylelibre

Popular Topics in r/diabetes_t2

#1

Diabetes

37 posts
#2

Struggling

32 posts
#3

Hate

7 posts
#4

Blood Sugar

4 posts
#5

Diagnosed

4 posts
#6

Medication

4 posts
#7

Diet

3 posts
#8

Food Struggles

3 posts
#9

Metformin

3 posts
#10

Meal

2 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
#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
General Question
: "What is it about diabetes that can’t be reversed?"
18 posts
#2
Newly Diagnosed
: "Just diagnosed with LADA"
7 posts
#3
Food/Diet
: "Feeling Defeated"
6 posts
#4
News
: "I'm Not Trying To Scare Anyone"
3 posts
#5
Medication
: "Allergies"
3 posts
#6
Hard Work
: "Had part of my left foot amputated Monday"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/diabetes_t2

Yearly
+11k members(21.8%)

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Last updated: October 31, 2026