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Type 2

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes along with high cholesterol, and now I’m on medication for both. In addition, I’m taking blood pressure pills to protect my kidney, and I must also diet. How do I diet? How many calories do I need? How much exercise daily?

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I have a client with a HbA1c of 9%, elevated microalbumin of 2000, medical chart review shows elevation of microalbumin. The patent is on 30/70 insulin BID, and takes Metformin 250 BID. Due to increased blood sugars I recommended increasing insulin, the doc opted to increase Metformin to 850 TID. In light of increased microalbumin was this the best move?

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I quit smoking about two years before I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Is it possible that this could have caused my illness? Is it possible to reverse or adjust my diabetes by smoking again?

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My husband suffers from several illnesses, probably including type 2 diabetes. What is a low protein, low phosphorous, low potassium bedtime snack?

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According to my doctor, my A1c was 5.6 and my fasting blood sugar was 123 mg/dl [6.8 mmol/L]. She said I might have diabetes or I might not. I’m confused. What is she talking about?

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Since switching to Glucophage XR, I have seen oval, orange masses in my stools. Why is this?

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I had an abnormal blood sugar after a glucose tolerance test, but it was normal after three hours. Do I have diabetes? Do I need to take metformin?

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A few months after starting Paxil and Depakote, my husband was diagnosed with diabetes. Did the medications cause his diabetes?

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Recenty, I think I have developed ketones. Can they be eliminated with medication? Will I need insulin? I have type 2 and take Glucophage.

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I have had type 2 diabetes for about two years now and lately, I have found it difficult to stay in range. When I last spoke to my doctor he was aware of the rise in my levels and did consider adding a small amount of metformin but did not do so. Why is he being hesitant?

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