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Type 2

My brother just started his new medication of (Glucophage and Avandia), and his blood sugar is more than 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] most of the time. What can he do to control his blood sugar when it reaches more than 400 mg/dl [22.2 mmol/L]?

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I am a 40 year old female, diagnosed with insulin resistance one year ago. I am on Glucophage once a day, and my morning blood usually run high, and my bedtime value is usually okay. Can you give me any insight to my situation?

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I have type 2 diabetes, and I am starting my menopause. Does this affect my blood sugar?

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I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and and my blood sugars are high. I saw a dietitian who explained my diet, but I was in such shock that I was unable to ‘hear’ what she told me. I am unable to return to her because it is of considerable expense. Please advise me.

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My GTT results were to be sent to my primary care physician, and he prescribed Glucophage which he wanted me to start taking before I saw an endocrinologist and had the chance to discuss any treatment plan. Is starting this medication the right thing to do? My goal is to manage the diabetes through diet and exercise alone.

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I have always had a problem with my glucose level in the morning. My evening readings vary from 85 to 125 [4.7-6.9 mmol/L]. Morning readings are 185 to 230 mg/dl [10.3-12.8 mmol/L]. I take my readings before meals about the same time every day.

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I have type 2 diabetes. My daytime blood sugars are slightly elevated first thing in the morning. I had lower numbers twice when I exercised before my bedtime snack, but I can’t keep them lower consistently. What do you suggest?

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I have type 2 diabetes and just found out I am pregnant. My previous pregnancies have been high risk. Is there any financial help or information for me out there?

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My wife has diarrhea, burning and bleeding, as well as fatigue and confusion. Are these related to her medications?

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My feet hurt all the time and I am always tired. What can I do about this? I don’t have insurance.

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