I have beem having some signes of Diabetes. Would like to know if a blood suger level of 160 is some what High. I’ve got all the symptoms except for losing weight. Instead I’ve gained weight.
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
In diabetes diagnostics, it’s important to know whether we are talking about a fasting sugar level or random [...]
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Sunday, May 15th, 2005(extensive description edited by Dr J)
My question is in reference to my husband. He has developed diabetes mellitus, though his HA1C was 6.4 when last measured. Normal blood sugars range from 100-120 with some higher and lower fluctuations. He takes Glucophage and Glucotrol for sugar control. He has some diabetic neuropathy from the balls of [...]
“What are the side effects of insulin?”
Saturday, January 15th, 2005J. asks a question about insulin:
In all the CME’s I read I get the underlying feeling that insulin should be reduced to the lowest amount possible. I have not read that insulin has any side effects except for weight gain.
Is this the only side effect?
Dr Joshua’s answer:
Insulin treatment is tailored to the individual - the [...]
