Diabetes Treatment and Drugs

Questions and Answers

1. How else can I control insulin resistance?

   - Learn ways to help control insulin resistance when treating diabetes and limiting its progression.
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2. How can I help my mother handle low blood sugar incidents?

   - My mother, recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, often gets cranky and shaky from low blood sugar, but she doesn't realize what's going on. What can I do when this happens, how can I help her avoid these situations, and is it a big deal?
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3. What's an A1c test and why is it important for my dad to take it?

   - A diabetes expert gives you the scoop on A1c tests and why your parent with diabetes might need one.
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4. How long does insulin last once it's been opened?

   - After I open a bottle of insulin, how long is it good for, how long does insulin last, and how do I know whether it's gone bad? Does insulin expire?
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5. Is there a relationship between stress and blood sugar levels?

   - Does stress affect blood sugar levels for people with diabetes? Yes, stress affects blood sugar levels dramatically, so work on lowering stress.
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6. How can I help my father deal with the "dawn phenomenon," or high blood sugar on awakening?

   - Dawn phenomenon, having high blood sugar in the morning, is a common problem for diabetics. Get advice on dawn phenomenon treatment strategies.
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7. What's carbohydrate counting and should my dad do it?

   - A diabetes expert gives you the scoop on why your parent might want to count carbohydrates and what carb counting means.
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8. What should diabetics cut out of eating and should they avoid carbohydrates?

   - Is it best for a diabetic to cut out or avoid carbs? No, someone with diabetes shouldn't avoid carbs completely, but cutting down on carbs can help.
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9. Should I be concerned that my mom has lumps where she injects insulin?

   - Lumps under the skin from insulin injections (lipohypertrophy) may appear in someone with diabetes. Insulin like Novolog or Humalog might avoid these.
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10. What do I do when blood sugar high?

    - I have type II diabetes and need to know what to do when my blood sugar too high (not dangerously) at that time, and it is too soon for medications and a meal? I have had foot surgery and cannot go for a walk.
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