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Type 2

Sometimes, when I do not have my meter with me, I feel cramps, dizzy, and lightheaded. Are these signs of high or low blood sugar? I was diagnosed with type 2 in August 2004.

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My 70 year old sister who has type 2 diabetes and is visiting me, usually has elevated blood sugars two hours after a meal. She is on a diet that her doctor gave her, but it doesn’t seem to be helping. Can diabetes flare up like that in a month? Does the fact that it is so hard to get blood from her finger have anything to do with it?

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My father, who has had type 2 diabetes for 30 years, has been able to control it with diet alone, but this year, his doctor placed him on Glucophage, and my dad is worried that his treatment plan will be changed to include insulin. Is there a time limit for the to the effectiveness of Glucophage before a someone must move on to insulin?

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For about 10 years, I have been thirsty and overweight. My fasting blood glucose levels are normal. Should I have a glucose tolerance test?

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Aren’t there clinical/personal observations of type 2 diabetics who have not taken any medications or remained on a minimum of medications?

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I had a fasting blood sugar of 111 mg/dl [6.2 mmol/L]. The nurse said that diet and exercise would bring it down to normal if my pancreas hasn’t been damaged. Would this blood sugar cause damage?

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Because of my family history and fatigue, I had a two hour oral glucose tolerance test. Based on my results, am I diabetic or pre-diabetic? Should I watch my diet anyway?

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Although I was diagnosed with type 2 in 1999, I just took action to lower my blood sugars. I’ve seen little change in two weeks. When should I start seeing lower blood sugars?

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I have been experiencing dizziness, headaches, nausea and numbness on the left side of my body only. I am going to be tested for diabetes, which runs in my father’s family. I am also overweight. Is diabetes hereditary?

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Because he is obese and does not take of his diabetes, my husband needs to find a facility where he can get help. Do you know of one in the New York area?

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