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Type 2

What is the general criteria for treating patients with type 2 diabetes? One patient used oral medication for six years, then had hypoglycemia when given insulin. Was this a honeymoon?

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My grandmother, who has had diabetes for almost a year, is on oral medications. How much should her blood sugar levels decrease?

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With metformin and Avandia, my blood sugar is around 100 mg/dl [5.6 mmol/L]. Can I skip the medications to see what happens with my blood sugar?

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Despite large doses of insulin and oral medications, my sister has very high blood sugars and is losing weight. Is there anything she can do to bring down her glucose levels?

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Is there a drug, other than metformin, for insulin resistance? Metformin is not working well, but thiazolidinediones cause weight gain.

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I have had type 2 for about two years and am taking Amaryl since I had gastric problems with Glucophage. My blood sugars are not completely in control. Are there any other medications or is insulin the next step?

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Recently diagnosed pre-diabetic. I eat well and exercise several times a week. How do I lose weight and lower my blood sugar?

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My mother takes oral medications for type 2, but her doctor has suggested she start insulin. Her fasting blood sugars are 200 to 230 mg/dl [11.1 to 12.8 mmol/L]. Is this necessary? Are there other options?

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How should children with pre-diabetes be managed?

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Why is there so much emphasis on fasting blood glucose levels when this is the time at which cortisol levels are the highest? Can the stress of living in big cities affect glucose levels?

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