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Type 2

What can I do to help someone who has boils on their back?

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My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and started on Glucophage. However, his glucose levels were still very high, so the physician assistant put him on insulin in the morning along with Amaryl and the Glucophage. How does this treatment sound to you?

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My granddaughter is genetically predisposed to weight gain and other family members have type 2. Should I convince the pediatrician to give me a referral to an endocrinologist?

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I have been told that I am insulin resistant. I am taking Glucophage XR along with premixed insulin twice daily, and my fasting blood sugars are all elevated. Is this common? Would an insulin pump put my diabetes under better control?

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My daughter was diagnosed with type 2 then went to college where she is doing poorly, both academically and health wise. Is there an inpatient facility where she can get medical and mental help?

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My primary care physician aid that I have prediabetes, and I had an A1c test which was 6.4%. I monitor my blood glucose levels at home, and they have been 68-126 mg/dl [3.8-7 mmol/L], depending on what I eat. The dietitian has prescribed 250 mg. of Glucophage, plus diet and exercise. Is the Glucophage necessary? Should I see a diabetes specialist?

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My grandmother has been diagnosed with diabetes and takes oral medication. Is it okay for her to consume alcohol sugar?

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Due to high blood sugars, my father’s doctor has told him to take Lantus. He told my father to check his blood sugar once a day. Shouldn’t he check often to get the Lantus dose correct?

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Do you have any advice on how I should treat my patient who was recently diagnosed with diabetes?

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I was told that chromium vanadium will lower my blood sugar. How long does it work?

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