icon-circle-smiley-face

Type 2

Is it normal for a type 2 patient to have C-peptide levels that are dropping about 1 point per year? Does this mean the patient has LADA, not type 2?

Read More

I have type 2. My recent A1c was 6.6, the same as at diagnosis in early December. The nurse has said the doctor is pleased with this, but I feel my efforts have been negligible. Should I get a second opinion?

Read More

According to a web site, my BMI is 43.1. I am thirsty, urinate a lot, have blurry vision, and some numbness in my arms. Might I have diabetes?

Read More

Are there any anti-inflammatory medicines and antioxidants that are beneficial to insulin resistant type 2 diabetics in view of inflammation related to insulin resistance?

Read More

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?

Read More

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?

Read More

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?

Read More

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

Read More

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?

Read More

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?

Read More