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Type 2

For the last two years I have had type 2 diabetes. My blood sugar is not under control. I am taking Amaryl 3 mg once a day and glucophage 1 gm twice a day. My glucose in blood always over 200. What should I do? Is there any easy way to take insulin, like using an inhaler?

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Is there a genetic link between diabetes and Native Americans? My dad, who has type 2, has problems with his feet, stomach and heart. What does he need to do?

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I have type 2 and pretty good control, but am always tired. Is it related to my diabetes? Metformin is not really lowering my fasting blood sugars. Is insulin my only option?

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A friend recently chided me for not wearing medical identification. I have type 2 and am under pretty good control. Sometimes, when I travel, I write on my chest or arm, about my condition. Am I “stupid” for not having identification?

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My friend with type 2 diabetes has morning blood sugars that are higher than those at meal times? What would cause this?

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My 12 1/2 year old daughter is very overweight and identified as “pre-diabetic.” The doctor wants her to start Glucophage, increase her exercise and diet. Can she be treated without medication?

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Can borderline diabetes be reversed by reducing and then maintaining a normal weight? Is there any research on obesity and pre-diabetes/borderline diabetes?

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I have had type 2 diabetes less than two years, and I have tried diet, exercise, all types of oral medicines, and I just started taking insulin injections but still no change. One thing different about me is I have three functioning kidneys! Could having three kidneys have any effect on my higher readings?

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In a person on oral medications for type 2, can occasional high blood sugars spoil his sperm quality? What do you recommend? Is there a drug he could take? Does he need vitamins?

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I’ve had type 1 for 45 years and type 2 for several years. How can I lose weight and beat the insulin resistance?

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