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Type 2

Why is using a soothing epsom salts bath counterindicated for a diabetic? Also, is taking glucosamine chronditin harmful for a diabetic?

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I have poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, and I am currently on two oral agents that are not working well so they gave me insulin twice, but I had a severe reaction both times. I have been trying to get information on what I can do about this dilemma and have hit a brick wall. Pork insulin is definitely out as I am an orthodox Jew.

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I take Glucophage at bedtime and do eat for two to three hours beforehand. I check my blood sugar before I take my medicine, again immediately after waking in the morning, and find that my blood sugar has risen while asleep. Is it normal for blood sugar to rise while sleeping?

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For some time, my wife’s blood pressure and blood sugar are not coming under control, despite treatment. She is having watering from eyes, is easily exhausted, and she has occipital headaches.

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Are there any hormonal drugs which do not cause your blood sugar to increase and promote weight gain?

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My sister, who is in her 40s and overweight, had a trace amount of sugar in her urine. Is this an indicator of diabetes?

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I have had hypothyroidism for 20 years. Recently, my blood sugar was 166 mg/dl [9.2 mmol/L]. Is this level related to my hypothyroidism? What treatment do I need?

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I have type 2 and my meter will say “ketones” when I am high. What do I do to bring down my blood sugar?

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Does 101 mg/dl [5.6 mmol/L] as a fasting blood sugar indicate diabetes, knowing that the post-prandial reading is always in the range of 135 to 160 [7.5 to 8.9 mmol/L]?

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My fasting blood sugar is higher than my bedtime blood sugar. Why is that? I am not taking any medication at this time. I stopped taking Avandia as I was not pleased with it.

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