Endocrinology (including Diabetes)/Expert Profile

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Recent Answers from Catherine Burns. RN. BS.

2012-05-23 blood sugar 120:

Dear Tracy,  A fasting blood glucose level of 101 - 125mg/dl is the range used to diagnose pre-diabetes. This condition places people at a higher risk of getting diabetes without changing to a healthy

2012-05-21 Sugar Numbers:

Dear Mark,  The fasting blood glucose or the AIc can be used to check for diabetes. The normal fasting blood glucose level is 3.9-5.5 mmol/L. The AIc provides an average of your blood glucose over the

2012-05-14 High Number:

Dear Mark,  The blood glucose levels you recorded are within the normal range of 3.9-5.5 mmol/L fasting and the 2 hours after eating is 3.9-8.1 mmol/L.  The blood glucose rises after eating and the length

2012-05-13 High Number:

Dear Mark,  The normal fasting blood glucose level is 3.9-5.5 mmol/L and the 2 hours after eating is 3.9-8.1 mmol/L  When you test every few minutes, expect different results and is not recommended. Some

2012-05-12 tinnitus:

Dear Amy,  The symptoms of type 2 diabetes due to high blood sugar may include:  Increased thirst and hunger, dry mouth, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision and headaches, so tinnitus