| Subject | Date Asked |
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| A1C | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Could you tell me what "A1C" stands for or means? I keep on seeing but nowhere is it defined. Is ...
A: The term "A1c" is a short-hand way of referring to a blood test, the glycated hemoglobin(or HbA1C) ...
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| Diabetic--A1C Equals 7 | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed a diabetic (2) 2 years ago and I'm having a problem finding a medication (not ...
A: Great question. You can accomplish the same thing as nutrisystem just by watching your carbohydrates ...
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| Hello. Question. | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I think I have Diabetes and was wondering if what I am eating is ok. I dont have insurance so ...
A: First of all, why do you think you have diabetes? Second -- if you DO have diabetes, you're eating ...
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| Diabetes and Low Purine Diet | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have just been told that I have type II diabetes. I need to be able to co-ordinate with a low ...
A: It shouldn't be too hard to coordinate a diabetic diet with a low purine diet. The main thing to ...
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| Diet for Metabolic Syndrome | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Bonnie My husband doesnt have diabetes (yet) but according to the doctor he has something called ...
A: It's good that your husband is taking steps to avoid type 2 diabetes. I understand his frustration ...
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| Diabetes - honey / cardamon powder | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Is it all right for a diabetic to take honey with bread? Is the addition of cardamon to honey ...
A: There are approximately 6 grams of carbohydrate in each teaspoon of sugar, as compared to 4 grams of ...
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| Diabetes - honey / cardamon powder | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Is it all right for a diabetic to take honey with bread? Is the addition of cardamon to honey ...
A: As long as you are sure to MEASURE the amount of honey, and count the number of grams of ...
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| diabetes worries | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I am concerned about my husbands chance of getting diabetes. 2 of his sisters have it and he has ...
A: Well, I am NOT a doctor, so I cannot diagnose any disease, but.... a person who is not diabetic will ...
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| New diabetic | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes/diabetes and I say both since I get conflicting ...
A: Your A1c of 6.2 is very good -- almost in the "normal" range. This site contains a listing of the ...
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| New diabetic | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes/diabetes and I say both since I get conflicting ...
A: I understand how confusing (and FRUSTRATING!) this disease can be. I do need to ask a couple of ...
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| diabetes testing | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I'm highly suspecting I might have diabetes. I want to get tested, but I also exercise a ...
A: Robert, Why do you suspect you might have diabetes? What symptoms are you experiencing? To ...
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| plasma versus full blood readings | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have just received a new blood monitor that reads plasma instead of full bloods. I was told that ...
A: Let me take your questions in reverse order: 1. Why have they changed from whole blood to plasma? ...
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| pre diabetes | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 69 yr old bicyclist who has just been told that I am pre diabetec . My fasting number was ...
A: Wow... you certainly don't fit the profile of a type 2 diabetic. I'm halfway tempted to say go to an ...
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| pre-diabetes | 10/18/2008 |
Q: i am 38 year old male, my fasting glucose is 108, GTT 1 hour 138, and 2 hour 112. 1. how serious is ...
A: First, let me be clear: I am NOT a doctor. In answer to your question, if you do not take steps ...
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| possible blood sugar monitoring/diet drinks | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was just told by his doctor that his fasting blood sugar was just below diabetic level, ...
A: Congratulations to your boyfriend for wanting to nip this problem in the bud! First, let me give ...
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| prediabetes | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with prediabetes. My fasting was 106. My 2 hr GTT was 154. I'm freaked out. I did ...
A: Honestly, I don't know that repeating the GTT would make any difference. Your PP numbers are ...
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| prediabetes | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with prediabetes. My fasting was 106. My 2 hr GTT was 154. I'm freaked out. I did ...
A: Yes, anxiety can raise blood glucose levels. Your HbA1c is in the normal range ( "normal" = between ...
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| prediabetes | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with prediabetes. My fasting was 106. My 2 hr GTT was 154. I'm freaked out. I did ...
A: Well, you certainly don't fit the profile of the "typical" type 2 diabetic. You say you eat ...
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| Prediabetes?? Diabetes?? | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Hey Barb, I am a male 50 years old who successfully quit smoking for almost 7 months now after 30 ...
A: It could very well have been the stress. However, you should start exercising! Start by walking 30 ...
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| Non fasting blood sugar | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I recently was diagnosed with thyroiditis, in the hyperactive stage. My symptoms were very fast ...
A: Yes, 126 is considered high 4 hours after a meal. For someone who is not diabetic or pre-diabetic, a ...
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| pre-diabetes | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am 40 years old and about 10 lbs over-weight. During an annual physical, the fasting blood test ...
A: It sounds as if your doctor has it right... you have impaired glucose tolerance (sometimes called ...
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| Thin and type 2 diabetes what more can I do? | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I am 5'2, 51 yr old woman, 116 lbs, physically fit and muscular and 4 years ago was diagnosed as ...
A: Well, it certainly sounds as if you are doing all the right things. Honestly, there's no good answer ...
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| Stevia | 7/30/2008 |
Q: More and more articles are questioning the safety of artificial sweetners. I have never found the ...
A: I have actually used Stevia and like it. However, I should warn you that the sweetening power of the ...
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| One Time Low Reading | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have type II diabetes. I take Actos each day to keep it under control. I have consistently been no ...
A: Oh dear!! You have what is called "hypoglycemia un-awareness." When you have very tight control over ...
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| . | 6/14/2008 |
Q: What are the symptons of diabeteies and how can you tell if you have it or not???? My grandad has ...
A: At 12, the chances are that you do NOT have diabetes. However, the symptoms are: Extreme thirst ...
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| diabetes | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if you might be able to answer a question of mine. This time last year I was on ...
A: It's entirely possible that you could become diabetic in the future, even though you try to eat ...
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| diabetic or not | 6/11/2008 |
Q: i've recently been diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic. my fasting blood sugar was 140 and 150. A1C is ...
A: Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Unfortunately, although stress WILL raise blood sugar, it won't ...
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| Trying To Figure Out If I Am On The Way To Type 2 Diabetes | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 52-year-old female with a family history of Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Lately, I felt ...
A: (I like your name -- *grin*) The best thing I can suggest for you to nip type 2 in the bud is ...
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| diabetes PLZZZ HELP | 4/11/2008 |
Q: my husband has a fmaily history if diabetes.recnetly when we checked at home in fasting and random ...
A: First, yes, your husband has diabetes. Diabetes is confirmed by a blood test, not a urine test. The ...
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| diabetes and fruits | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Can a diabetic eat fruits? The allopaths say no and the naturalists say yes claiming that fruits ...
A: Yes, diabetics may eat fruit with this caveat: the carbohydrates contained in the fruit MUST be ...
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| normal glucose levels | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding normal glucose levels after you've eaten a meal. You always hear about ...
A: What an excellent question! The GOAL for after meal testing is as follows: 1 hour after a meal -- ...
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| understanding blood sugars | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I'm new to checking my blood sugars and still so confused. I had gestational diabetes and now ...
A: Actually, yours is a very common misconception about diabetes (both type 1 and type 2). It's not ...
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| prediabetic | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am a prediabetic, I work midnights and I eat lunch at 3AM in the morning. When I get home I test ...
A: You should take the pills, but adjust the time you take them according to what your "morning" is -- ...
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| Compromise | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My question is can diabetics still enjoy their favorite foods, without putting their health at risk? ...
A: Now, don't go calling me a liar!! Frankly, I can't taste the difference between diet and regular ...
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| Burning hands and feet | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I am a 25 year old woman who has type two diabetes, and takes medication(orally) to control it. ...
A: Lisa, Gosh, I'm sorry to hear about your pain. :-( Honestly, if it was me, I'd find another ...
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| Exercise | 11/16/2007 |
Q: Barb I am 50. A recent checkup gavey doctor cause for concern,he said I am borderline diabetic. He ...
A: I don't blame you for being confused -- so am I!! ANY exercise is good as long as (a) you do it ...
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| Diabetes | 11/7/2007 |
Q: mad at myself because I went to the doctor last month and my blood pressure was to high. Went today ...
A: Fred, Have you been diagnosed as diabetic and put on medication? If so, what medication? Exactly ...
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| Whitecoat Hyperglycemia | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I'm a 48 yr old female, 5'6", weighing 125lbs. My lipid panel is excellent. In early 2006 I went ...
A: First, let me reassure you that 113 is not that far out of "normal" values (70-110). Secondly, ...
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| New Type 2 | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Me again. 10:00AM - Just went for a 30 min walk & retested. It's 119. Still too high. All I've ...
A: Well, that's a big ole D'OH!! on me -- I should have asked what kinds of meds the doctor has you on, ...
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| New diagnosis | 9/1/2007 |
Q: ..I'm still new at this. Is it normal for a fasting (after overnight sleep) to be 192? My doctor ...
A: :-) Nope, it's definitely not normal for a fasting reading to be 192! Did you check your reading ...
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| New diagnosis | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I was just diagnosed with diabetes with just a regular blood test. I'm returning to my doctor next ...
A: BWAHAHA... I'm not laughing at your diagnosis -- you're just very funny!! :-D I'm assuming that ...
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| Diabetes Queries | 8/21/2007 |
Q: My Age is 32 years and i was diagnosed with hyperglycemia fbg 283 and 390 pp 6 months back and ...
A: Your questions are very long and involved. Because I am NOT a doctor, I am only able to answer some ...
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| carbs | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I then found out that diabetics no longer count calories, but rather count carbs instead. I have an ...
A: First, let me apologize for taking so long to respond. My mail service "crashed" and I just received ...
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| diabetes | 7/1/2007 |
Q: what are the causes of headaches if you are diabetic? is it possibly because of the medicines that ...
A: There are a lot of possible causes, including just a plain old headache (tension headache). SOME ...
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| diet | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I found out that I was Diabetic about a year ago. I have been much better about my diet, only drink ...
A: I know that frustration all too well!! :-) First of all, what do you mean when you say you eat ...
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| prediabetic? | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I had bloodwork and a fasting of 89 and after a 2 hr. OGTT test was at 157. Is this considered ...
A: Dora, It sounds as if you are doing all the right things to keep your pre-diabetes from developing ...
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| Weight loss & diabetes | 5/31/2007 |
Q: My husband has been diabetic for 16-18 years. For the first 5-6 years he watched what he ate & was ...
A: You don't mention how old your husband is. If he's in his 70s or 80s, some of that may be due to ...
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| H1C | 4/26/2007 |
Q: can you tell me the significance of H1C in diabetes. How is it different from the normail blood ...
A: Great question!! The finger stick method that most diabetics use for testing their blood sugar at ...
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| Confused | 4/25/2007 |
Q: My husband was told he is type 2 diabetic 3-13-07, he went to the Dr. with leg pains, fatigue and ...
A: I understand... diabetes is a confusing, aggravating disease. Blood sugar goes up and down ...
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| pre-diabetes | 4/24/2007 |
Q: My 12-year old daughter has been struggling with being overweight for several years and has been ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's struggles, but it sounds as if the doctor made the correct ...
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| i DON' UNDERSTAND...... | 3/17/2007 |
Q: My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes, he is tired all the time, eats like a horse, ...
A: Good job on the lunches!! :-) Something to consider, if you bake chicken some night, save a little ...
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| i DON' UNDERSTAND...... | 3/16/2007 |
Q: My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes, he is tired all the time, eats like a horse, ...
A: Whoops!! I answered your second question before I saw this one! My bad -- I apologize. OK, so for ...
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| i DON' UNDERSTAND...... | 3/16/2007 |
Q: My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes, he is tired all the time, eats like a horse, ...
A: Actually, that's not too bad, only slightly above normal. It corresponds to an "average" blood sugar ...
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| i DON' UNDERSTAND...... | 3/15/2007 |
Q: My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes, he is tired all the time, eats like a horse, ...
A: I can certainly understand how you would be confused! The short answer to your question "can a ...
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| prediabetes | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I check my sugar hrs after I eat supper,it's great (108) what would make my morning sugar 114?I did ...
A: First of all, let me start by saying that 114 is not all that bad for "first thing in the morning". ...
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| Normal Ranges for (non-diabetics) | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I have a family history of diabetes. Lately I've been feeling tired and have sever cravings for ...
A: I was taught that for a NON-diabetic, blood glucose would never go above 150 even after a meal. It ...
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| Questions re: Pre-Diabetes | 2/12/2007 |
Q: .. it was very useful! I had just one follow-up question regarding testing my own fast glucose. I ...
A: The finger-stick (ouch!) meters have better accuracy, but yes, they can be off a little. That's why ...
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| Questions re: Pre-Diabetes | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I am a 47 year old male who was diagnosed with pre-diabetes in May of 2006 with a fasting glucose of ...
A: Congratulations on the weight loss and exercise -- those are really critical components in avoiding ...
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| wondering? | 2/2/2007 |
Q: On a diabetic food exchange program is it ok to exchange corn for broccoli?? Also why is insulin ...
A: Alivia, NO, you cannot exchange corn for broccoli. Corn is a starchy vegetable, equivalent to ...
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| diabetes and alcoholism | 1/30/2007 |
Q: She's taking Glycinorm 80(This is East India).I'd like to know about fruit. Is fruit ok? She does ...
A: Fruit is OK in moderation. Fruit JUICE is NOT a good choice because it is too high in carbohydrates ...
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| diabetes and alcoholism | 1/29/2007 |
Q: Can alcoholism increase the diabetic condition? Can a diabetic take alcohol? If so how much? My ...
A: RJ, Complete abstinence would be my recommendation. HOWEVER, you did not mention what types of ...
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| What am I doing wrong? | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I am a Type 2 diabetic, it is so hard from me to lay off the sweets and potatoes. About a year ago ...
A: It's not just sweets and potatoes, but ALL carbs!! Take a look at the labels of the things you are ...
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| Lose Weight / Diet | 12/31/2006 |
Q: "SAUNA BELT LOSE WEIGHT & FAT w/ DIET" is what I am considering trying out but I am concerned about ...
A: AVOID those silly sauna belts and suits. All you lose (other than your money) is water weight, and ...
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| hunger | 12/16/2006 |
Q: barb. I've been a lacto-vegetarian who eats mainly fruits but I have dairy for two years. I've ...
A: More likely it's a case of your body needing SOMETHING that is in those products. Unless you are ...
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| Short Legs! | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Barb I am 48.I recently had a full medical which tirned up no major health issues. I have a family ...
A: Barry, I never heard of short legs being an indicator for diabetes! :-) Anyway, to answer ...
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| Diabetes | 8/21/2006 |
Q: My Husband has Diabetes type 2 and He si 6"4 toll and 400 pounds..He wants to lose weight but he ...
A: If your husband does not take his medication, he could have a stroke, or a heart attack, or go ...
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| High Blood Sugar. | 6/24/2006 |
Q: I have toddled along quite happily with pills and diet for 5 years and suddenly my blood sugar is ...
A: Try these two supplements: 200 micrograms (mcg) of chromium picolinate at breakfast and lunch 500 ...
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| general diabetes | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I have lost almost 30 pounds rapidly. I had some bloodwork done last week and everything was normal ...
A: Yes, one of the symptoms of diabetes is rapid, unexplained weight loss. This is especially true of ...
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| followup question | 3/22/2006 |
Q: i asked 2 you b4 already, and you replied there are more symptoms of diabetes than falling asleep ...
A: I'm not sure my answer will help you. It is POSSIBLE that an uncontrollable falling asleep after ...
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| Diabetes check | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I wondered how often I should get checked for diabetes? It runs all through my Mom's family and my ...
A: How often should you be checked? Welllll -- it depends. Do you have any other risk factors? The ...
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| drugless treatment | 1/5/2006 |
Q: sir age 45 male weight 95 kg male married mild diabetic with insulin resistant associated with ...
A: Do NOT stop taking your medication unless your doctor tells you to. Give importance to diet and ...
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| Nutrition Facts | 12/20/2005 |
Q: I have order the book from the library and it should be here in afew days. Are sweet potatos as ...
A: If they are of equal size, and both are baked, a sweet potato is actually better for you than a ...
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| Nutrition Facts | 12/19/2005 |
Q: I don't know about all this nutrition stuff so here is a question I have been wondering about. On ...
A: What that means is that of the 150 calories, 45 of them come from fat. Dietary guidelines recommend ...
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| Glucose readings | 10/11/2005 |
Q: I recently found out that my sugar levels were in the 200-250 range, I was given a monitor to use ...
A: Please make an appointment to see your doctor ASAP. In a person without diabetes, the normal range ...
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| Question on diabetes | 9/21/2005 |
Q: My name is Julian and I have a few questions about diabetes. When I entered my first year of high ...
A: Type 2 diabetes can occur at any age, although it usually waits until we're over 40. However, I do ...
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| insulin | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I found out I have type 2 diabetes a year ago. I have made ajustments in diet and exercise plus I'm ...
A: I'd need more information about your eating. How careful are you about carbohydrates -- ALL ...
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| Blood Sugar | 5/21/2005 |
Q: Can you please tell me how long it generally takes for an excess intake of sugar to work its way ...
A: I assume you're talking about the 3-month "look-back" HbA1C test? In general, the A1C test is more ...
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| diabetes | 3/15/2005 |
Q: My son, who is turning 25 June 1 has been diagnosed with diabetes.This has just happened in the last ...
A: It's not that unusual to be diagnosed with diabetes and have no symptoms -- that's exactly what ...
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| Hydration | 3/7/2005 |
Q: My mother has newly diagnosed type II diabetes. She also has an occational dehydration problem. She ...
A: There is a line of sports drinks called "Champion Lyte" that have no sugar, no carbs. Or, she could ...
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| insulin and diabetes | 2/27/2005 |
Q: my husband was diagonsed with type 2 -five yrs ago, he has been taking pills to control his sugars ...
A: Your husband sounds like a lot of type 2 diabetics, who just are unwilling to do the work necessary ...
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| Type 2 Diabetes Control | 2/23/2005 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes for the past 11-12 years. In that time, I was in ...
A: I can empathize. I did exactly the same thing -- excellent control the first few years, then I "fell ...
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| Milk | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I heard that milk ( dairy products ) cause the pancreas to not work properly when it comes to ...
A: As far as I know, this is an urban legend. Think about it logically. How many children in the US ...
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| Insulin resistance | 2/15/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if youve had any experience with a successful diet for insulin resistance? I've had ...
A: What an excellent question!! The best type of diet for insulin resistance is one that restricts ...
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| diabetes | 2/9/2005 |
Q: I just recently found out that i have type 2 diabetes. My sugar was running anywhere from 400 to ...
A: How low is low? Yes, if your sugar is below 60 you should drink an ounce or two of soda (although ...
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| Glucose levels | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I've been diagnosed recently (10/2004) with type 2 diabetes. My doctor has put me on metformin (4 X ...
A: You're made a common mistake that most people make about diabetes, and that is concentrating on ...
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| Sugar levels | 1/18/2005 |
Q: I wake up at 3:30 AM, check my sugar. It is 119. I check my sugar again at 4:30, just before I eat ...
A: I have exactly the same challenge. I'll check before bed, and my sugar is 130. Check at 2:30 AM and ...
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| alcahol&diabetes type 2 | 1/6/2005 |
Q: my partner of 2 years has been type 2 for 10 years. he doesnt drink often but when he does he drinks ...
A: It's not the diabetes talking.... it's the alcohol. Period. Whether he knows and means the things?? ...
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| monitoring methods of diabetes | 10/25/2004 |
Q: My uncle is recently diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I wana ask u that whether glucometer give ...
A: The blood glucose meters are able to measure accurately long before the blood glucose rises to the ...
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| Blood glucose test results question | 10/8/2004 |
Q: I'm 29 years old, male and just received the following 2 blood tests: Fasting glucose 80 HBA1C 7.0% ...
A: I don't really know anything about fructosamine values, but judging from your GTT, I'd say you have ...
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| Thank you. That's very helpful.... | 10/6/2004 |
Q: That's very helpful. I have another doctor's appointment on the 19th, so I know I will get some ...
A: Well, it depends. A single non-fasting reading that's high but not too high doesn't necessarily mean ...
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| Hi Barb,
I have not yet... | 10/5/2004 |
Q: I have not yet officially been diagnosed with diabetes, but my test showed high goucose levels, and ...
A: One of the best sites for diabetes nutrition information is this one: ...
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| diabetes | 9/25/2004 |
Q: I hope you could help me.My mother is 51,skinny.She never liked sweets.In fact she hated sugar.For 2 ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not a doctor so I can't diagnose anyone. Hoever, your mother should make an ...
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| Geting to much Insulin | 8/14/2004 |
Q: My body has to much insulin could that be a sign of diabetes
A: It could be a fore-runner of type 2 diabetes. Imagine if there was a noise in your bedroom that was ...
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| diabetes testing | 7/28/2004 |
Q: Hopefully you can answer my question about adult onset diabetes. I'm a 38 year old male. Both of my ...
A: The test normally is nothing more than a fasting blood test. It can be done at the same time that ...
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| diabetic cookbook | 5/20/2004 |
Q: My mom is an insulin dependent type II diabetic. She has a serious weight problem, high blood ...
A: One of the best resources is the American Diabetes Association's web site, www.diabetes.org ... they ...
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| Pioglitazone HCL 15MG TAB | 5/14/2004 |
Q: What does it do to the body? Should it be taken on a regimen or when glucose is over 120 ? Is it a ...
A: Pioglitazone is the generic name for Actos. It is an "insulin sensitizer" -- i.e., it works to make ...
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| Insulin Levels/Measuring | 2/27/2004 |
Q: I have high cholesterol/triglycerides,(Simvastatin sucessfully controlling cholesterol). I also had ...
A: Mike, I am not aware of any OTC measuring device to measure insulin levels. No, measuring your ...
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| Diabetes Type 2 | 10/19/2003 |
Q: I have Diabetes type 2. I wonder if you can tell me how often I should test my blood and what is an ...
A: Your blood sugar readings should be between 4 - 5.5 (took me a bit to convert -- I'm afraid I'm more ...
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