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| Fasting Blood Glucose | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I recently had a fasting blood glucose test done the other morning. It came back elevated at 102. I ...
A: Your numbers, in spite of not being truly fasting, are in the non diabetic range The criteria for ...
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| Nocturia? | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I've been getting up once per night to pee for a long time, but this has recently increased to twice ...
A: serum electrolytes and glucose, urine specific gravity, urinary sodium, simultaneous serum and urine ...
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| blood sugar flunctuation | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I'ld like to know why my blood sugar rises drastically 2 hours after meal.I take 15units of humulin ...
A: There are two long acting insulins available in Canada.. Insulin glargine, Insulin detemir, There ...
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| blood sugar flunctuation | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I'ld like to know why my blood sugar rises drastically 2 hours after meal.I take 15units of humulin ...
A: It is natural for blood sugar to go up after a meal.. however how high it goes up will depend on how ...
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| Medication-- a life sentence? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: N, I've been on diabetic medication for 3 weeks. Numbers: after fasting 11 after glucose ...
A: unfortunately with a fasting glucose of 11 or more before treatment the likelihood of needing and ...
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| diabetes | 10/6/2009 |
Q: What is diabetes and how is it diagnosed?
A: Diabetes in its broadest sense is a disease of sugar metablolism.. There are several types and some ...
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| pituatry gland | 10/5/2009 |
Q: i have a high level of prolactin 4790 had no periods for 2 years i also have hypothyroidism which i ...
A: This is a very high level of prolactin and would suggest that you need to find out where it is ...
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| Hi. Question regarding Diabetes. | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Ive recently had a few symptoms that I am concerned with and I fear I may have Diabetes. I have had ...
A: An interesting question.. pins and needles and numbness can be signs of nerve damage from diabetes.. ...
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| borderline fasting levels | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I am a fit and normal weight (BMI 21-22) 32 yr old and have had borderline fasting glucose levels ...
A: This is an interesting question.. however it is not one I have dealt with in my practice. Both of ...
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| borderline fasting levels | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I am a fit and normal weight (BMI 21-22) 32 yr old and have had borderline fasting glucose levels ...
A: Indeed your post eating numbers are higher than normal and you, with your family history , are at ...
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| Blood Sugar Levels | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I am a 44 year old female and I weigh 90lbs. I am also 5'2". What should my normal blood sugar range ...
A: Your low sugars are not really low and in itself should not be causing you much issue.. I think it ...
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| Blood Sugar Levels | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I am a 44 year old female and I weigh 90lbs. I am also 5'2". What should my normal blood sugar range ...
A: Try small regular meals with protein and low glycemic index carbs.. (complex starchy foods like ...
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| Blood Sugar Levels | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am a 44 year old female and I weigh 90lbs. I am also 5'2". What should my normal blood sugar range ...
A: My first concern is that with a weight of 90lb and a ht of 62 inches you have quite an unhealthy BMI ...
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| C Reactive Protein Blood Tests | 9/10/2009 |
Q: can you tell me if a test score for the CRP of 0.58 High is a mild elevation or worse. The normal ...
A: There are different types of C reactive protein tests done and the lab values also vary by lab.. ie ...
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| Diabetes 2 | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My husband has Diabetes 2. He is experiencing numbness & pain in the tip of one finger. I ...
A: Diabetes can cause nerve damage and it can be just a single little nerve.. but that is really less ...
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| Treatment for Diabetes | 8/31/2009 |
Q: She is having Liver cancer and cirrhosis. Now liver cancer is in under control. But she is suffering ...
A: If your friend/relative is on insulin it is not really that important what type of insulin she is ...
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| Low Carb and Diabetes | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I've just recently incoorporated the low carb diet to my diabetes lifestyle and seems to have ...
A: If you use a low carb diet and eat mostly good carbs(those with a low glycemic index(google this) ...
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| Nocturia? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I've been getting up once per night to pee for a long time, but this has recently increased to twice ...
A: There are many potential causes of passing a lot of urine at night.. you are correct in thinking it ...
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| Byetta diabetes Medication | 8/22/2009 |
Q: So nice of you to offer your time to people with questions about diabetes. My questions is about ...
A: This medication is one of the newer Type 2 diabetic medications and you are indeed correct that it ...
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| FASTING WITH DIABETES | 8/20/2009 |
Q: MY HUSBAND HAS TYPE 2WITH AN AVERAGE READING OF ABOUT 100-120 SOMEONE SUGGESTED HE FASTS FOR 1 WEEK. ...
A: The answer to your question is simple.. its not in itself dangerous to fast for a week, at least not ...
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| How long does levothyroxine stay in your system and how to get rid of it fast? | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I had my thyroid totally removed long ago. My doctor precribed me 150mcg and 200mcg every other day. ...
A: TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone and is produced by the hypothalmus in the brain.. the ...
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