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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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My doctor now has me trying Lantus in an attempt to get the fasting sugar level down. However, he is very willing to let me be in charge of my diabetes, but both of us are concerned with the “dawn phenomenon”. Any suggestions of how to deal with it would be greatly appreciated.

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When I eat something high in carbohydrates, my blood sugar goes up pretty high, then drops fairly quickly. With a burrito, the drop was much slower. It is related to the fiber? Is this a food I should avoid in the future?

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Following a miscarriage, my doctor did an A1c and it was 6.0. I started to diet and lose weight while monitoring my blood sugars. I am worried about my 125 mg/dl [6.9 mmol/L] fasting blood sugar. Is this normal? Should I be doing more?

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Since my recent diagnosis with type 2, I am having slightly elevated blood sugars after meals, but in range numbers at other times. Are varying blood sugars common?

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