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Sheri Colberg, PhD

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 543
 I am an exercise physiologist with a PhD who specializes in diabetes. My expertise lies in answering questions about diabetes (of any type) and physical activity. I can help you if you want to begin exercise or if you're already a diabetic athlete, and I am prepared to respond to questions about physical activity to which even your diabetologist may not know the answer. I can give suggestions about changes in your diabetic medications that differing types and intensities of exercise may necessitate, but I will have to refer you to your regular health care team to get final approval .....

N. Marshall

Canada
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
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  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 27
 My expertise is in the practical management of Type 2 Diabetes and its complications. Questions in the area of medication use, lab results , and symptoms would be most welcome. I do not want questions related to Type 1 Diabetes.

Barb

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  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 9.76
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Total Questions 515
 Not an MD, but can answer general questions on diet, exercise, blood glucose monitoring for TYPE 2 diabetes only.

Catherine Burns. RN. BS.

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 224
 I will endevour to answer questions re daily "Self Management of Diabetes Care" for people who are currently under the care of a physician. My focus would be Diabetes health care education and not diagnosis.

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2009-11-06 heel:

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Your numbers, in spite of not being truly fasting, are in the non diabetic range The criteria for prediabetes or impaired fasting glucose are based on at least a ten hour fast with nothing but a glass

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Thomas, Yes, I agree completely with what your gym instructor is saying. Focus more on how your clothes are fitting--particularly around the waist--and forget the scale weight for now. It tells you

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