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Type 2

At his recent death, my father’s blood sugar was extremely high. Could he have been poisoned or is there another possible explanation?

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If one is diagnosed with type 2, does not take medications or insulin and is re-tested with “normal” results, is one still considered diabetic?

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If type 2 is mainly due to insulin resistance, is it worth giving glipizide which is an insulin secretagouge? My mom takes glipizide and metformin and has elevated fasting blood sugars. Does she need a different medication or just an increase in her current medications?

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My grandson has been identified as “borderline” diabetic so must eat a no sugar, low carbohydrate diet and exercise. His blood sugars are somewhat high and low, according to home testing. Is it possible the diet is causing problems and that he may not have diabetes?

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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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