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Type 2

I have type 2 diabetes, treated with two medications, and for the past three months, my blood sugar in the middle of the night and fasting are very high, and around 11:00 am, it is normal. This is driving me crazy. What can I do?

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About four months ago, I had a fasting blood glucose of 120 mg/dl [6.7 mmol/L], and my doctor sent the results in the mail with bold red letters stating that it looked like I was on the way to developing type 2 diabetes. I read all information I could on type 2 diabetes and immediately took action so now my blood sugar is normal. If I diligently continue this lifestyle, is it safe to say I will never get type 2 diabetes?

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My friend, who has diabetes, takes insulin orally. Isn’t he supposed to cut out sugar and refined carbs? He doesn’t do that. He apparently thinks taking the pill is all he needs to do. What is your opinion?

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How do they know that type 2 diabetes is not just the over production of glycogen by the liver?

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I had good control on oral medications, but now they are not really working well. Should I take insulin? How will diabetes affect any children I may have after I get married?

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For children with type 2 diabetes, what type of diet is appropriate? Can they participate in sports?

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At my doctor’s suggestion, I started taking Protophane at night and have been increasing the dosage to try to lower my blood sugars. I saw no lower numbers, so I tried a new vial of insulin and still saw no improvement. Why doesn’t the insulin seem to be working?

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My spouse has been unable to stay awake in the car for two years. He’s had diabetes for three. Is this related to his diabetes or is there another explanation?

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Is it common for people with pre-diabetes to have hypoglycemia as well?

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Recently, in spite of a high dose of oral medicine my mother’s sugar level has risen to a high level, and she been advised to go on insulin. In time, will she be able to give up insulin and come back to oral medicine? She does have high blood pressure too.

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