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Type 2

If a man has a blood glucose of 280 mg/dl [15.6 mmol/L] and a very high insulin level after a GTT, is it reversibile if he loses weight?

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My GTT results indicated elevated blood sugars, then I dieted and the levels were in range. Do I have insulin resistance or pre-diabetes?

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Because his sugar was elevated, my husband could get only a three month truck driver’s permit. What happens to people who cannot regulate their sugar? Is my husband headed for disability?

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I was diagnosed as insulin resistant and told to diet and exercise. I was wondering if I could have type 1.5. Should I have an anti-GAD antibody test?

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I have no symptoms of diabetes other than high blood sugars. I tested myself because my dad has diabetes. What advice do you have?

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About three years ago, I was diagnosed with type 2. I was obese and a heavy drinker. I lost weight and am sober. My blood sugars are now fine. Do I still have diabetes or not?

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About 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I have since lost 30 pounds, but felt symptomatic for diabetes. The doctor did a fasting blood glucose test that was normal so I was told I needed no follow-up until next year. Still, should I ask for a GTT?

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Can we consider insulin resistance as a tolerance or resistance to previous excessive or increased exposure of sugar or/and insulin in type 2 diabetics?

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How can insulin really help people with type 2 who have insulin resistance? Can living in big, crowded and polluted cities cause persistent hyperglycemia?

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I have been having problems with erectile dysfunction. Is it related to my diabetes or my ramipril? Why are my fasting blood sugars higher than my random blood sugars?

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