Diabetes

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2012-02-10 Endocrinology (including Diabetes) - I am Loosing Weight while using Metformin:

Dear Ahson,  Metformin combined with a low carbohydrate diet and exercise program has been shown to help some people with type 2 diabetes lose weight.  Even if studies seem to point towards metformin positively

2012-02-09 Nephrology - anti iflammatory drug and relationship to hypertension:

Abdikarin,    Thanks for your question on "Allexperts".    A careful history, physical examination, lab tests and imaging of the urinary tract are required in your case. Unfortunately, I cannot do that

2012-02-09 Nephrology - APSGN:

Michelle,    Thanks for following up with me.    Low complement levels can be due to a variety of reasons and a discussion is beyond the scope of this forum.    Usually, the complement levels will return

2012-02-08 Nephrology - APSGN:

Michelle,    Thanks for your question on "Allexperts".    You have not mentioned about protein in urine. I presume that there is no proteinuria.    It is possible that she might have had PIGN and the microscopic

2012-02-06 Endocrinology (including Diabetes) - glucola alternative:

Rawn,     Glucola is pretty horrible to drink, isn't it?  The reason that they use is to test for diabetes, though, is because it has exactly 75 grams of glucose, and they know exactly what your body's