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Type 2

My college-aged son has been diagnosed with diabetes. How long until his blood sugars do down? Should he have an endocrinologist at school? Will the hair he has lost grow back?

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Should my 83 year old mother take glyburide 2.5 mg, with a sugar level of 140 mg/dl [7.8 mmol/L]? Can she be diet controlled instead?

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Because of dizziness and nausea after meals, I have checked my blood sugars and they have been somewhat elevated. Blood work was normal. Why do I still have these symptoms? Is this an early warning sign for diabetes?

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I just started Glucophage and can’t get my fasting blood sugar in range. What should I do?

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If I try over-the-counter diet pills, such as TrimSpa, how will my diabetes be affected?

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My blood sugars have been elevated for quite a while, but the doctor has not put me on medication. My potassium level was elevated, too. Is this related to my diabetes?

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I’ve had type 2 for three years. Although my A1c is fine with diet and exercise, my fasting blood sugar is slightly elevated. Should I also take metformin?

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I was diagnosed with type 2 in January and am controlling it through diet and exercise. Other than diet, is there anything else I should do or be concerned about?

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Recently, my friend was 80 mg/dl [4.4 mmol/L] and ate lots of sweets. Then, she was 400 mg/dl [22.2 mmol/L]. She took insulin and went to bed. Is this normal? Should she be eating this way?

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How can I lower my blood sugars and exercise after my upcoming surgery? What kind of diet should I follow? I will be in a cast for up to five months.

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