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Type 2

I couldn’t find any clear book or article that explains type 2 diabetes, and I found it very hard to understand the whole concept. Can anyone explain briefly or recommend books?

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As of four months ago, my waking blood sugar will be 147 mg/dl 8.2 [mmol/L], and after my Glucophage and a cup of coffee black or strong tea, my blood sugar will be 247 mg/dl [13.7 mmol/L]. What happened?

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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes approximately six months ago, and I have just recently found out I am pregnant. I was able to control my numbers before pregnancy, but it seems much harder now, and I am only in the beginning stages. Is this normal?

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I am 42 and I have type 2. Can the pill make you feel floating and nervous?

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Over the past four years, my eight year old daughter has been gaining weight at a pretty rapid rate. I am concerned that type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance may be a problem. The pediatrician says if she does not have thirst, frequent urination, etc., she does not have diabetes. Do you think I should pursue a work-up for type 2? If so, what all should this include in a child?

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My friend, who has type 2 diabetes, went to a doctor who wants to take her off her insulin completely for five days and have her fast for five days. Is this some kind of new treatment for type 2 diabetes?

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I am 65 years old, I have type 2 diabetes, and I am being treated with metformin (one pill after lunch and dinner). What blood glucose level is acceptable in my case? Am I on the wrong track?

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I have type 2 diabetes, currently treated with pills, and I have had to make several lifestyle changes. My doctor wants to put me on insulin, but I want to wait a couple of months. What is your opinion?

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I was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and I also developed slight depression upon learning about this disease, along with a sinus infection and the onset of menopause setting in. I am on a diabetes pill, medication for depression and hormone replacement therapy. With all that said, I really don’t know how I’m supposed to feel physically, much less mentally. How is all of this affecting my blood glucose levels?

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Recently, my mother-in-law’s physician assistant took her off her chlorpropamide, saying that her A1c test was so good that she did not need it anymore. So far, her blood sugars are at least 165 mg/dl [9.1 mmol/L] most of the time. We called the physician assistant who said that this is fine, and we should just keep monitoring. Does this seem right?

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