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Type 2

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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I have type 2. My A1c has gone up and I want your opinion. Where can I find material to read about diabetes medications and such?

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Since I am symptomatic for diabetes and am obese, I had my fasting blood sugar checked. It was 121 mg/dl [6.7 mmol/L]. How likely am I to be diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes?

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If urine levels of pH, potassium and other minerals have been checked, evaluated and found abnormal in diabetics, especially when glucose levels are persistently uncontrolled, will this cause an increased craving for food?

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Can you comment on the results of my three hour GTT? My doctor says that I failed “technically,” but should merely watch my diet and continue to exercise.

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