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Type 2

I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance. Is this the same as diabetes? Should I get a second opinion or see a naturopathic doctor?

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Can you tell me what type of diet and treatment my father should have? He wants to use diet and exercise to control his blood sugars.

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During the past year, my mother, who has type 2, has remained in a semi-conscious state for two to three days after lows. Why would this happen?

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Just diagnosed with type 2, my mom was given no patient education, just told to return in three months for a blood test. Is it just me or did we get the brush off?

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I was diagnosed with type 2 with a random blood sugar of 128 mg/dl [7.1 mmol/L]. I am not overweight and had negative antibodies. What type of diabetes do I have?

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If a person with “mild” diabetes occasionaly has albumin in their urine, can this be reversed?

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Can metformin’s effect be attributed just to its acidic (lactic) effect causing vasodilation and more transcapillary movements of glucose and insulin?

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How does oscillation/degradation of oral agents or injected insulin affect down-regulation of insulin receptors?

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Given that one action of insulin is to enhance energy stores, how will glucose be available on an increased or urgent need if energy stores are resisted?

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I’m a 42 year old black male with type 2 diabetes. I’m currently using a 70/30 insulin premix. Is there a formula (i.e., a sliding scale) to calculate the units of insulin required to counteract a given blood glucose level when blood glucose is checked periodically?

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