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Not an MD, but can answer general questions on diet, exercise, blood glucose monitoring for TYPE 2 diabetes only.

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Type 2 diabetic with excellent control.

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2009-10-28 A1C:

Hi Frank, The term "A1c" is a short-hand way of referring to a blood test, the glycated hemoglobin(or HbA1C) test. In the blood, glucose (sugar) and fats combine to form a sort of coating --

2009-09-28 Diabetic--A1C Equals 7:

Hi Ruth, Great question. You can accomplish the same thing as nutrisystem just by watching your carbohydrates and adding a couple of supplements. First: Limit your carbohydrate intake to no

2009-09-21 Hello. Question.:

First of all, why do you think you have diabetes? Second -- if you DO have diabetes, you're eating way too many carbohydrates. You want to limit your carbohydrate intake to no more than 100 grams per

2009-05-30 Diabetes and Low Purine Diet:

Hi Karen, It shouldn't be too hard to coordinate a diabetic diet with a low purine diet. The main thing to remember between the two is that your proteins should be low purine, which means no organ

2009-02-15 Diet for Metabolic Syndrome:

Hello Bonnie, It's good that your husband is taking steps to avoid type 2 diabetes. I understand his frustration with the weight! Your husband should avoid the very low calorie diet. The problem

 

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