Questions About What Is Type 2 Diabetes

1. How can I help my father, who has diabetes, manage his diet?

   Question - My father has diabetes. He tries to control it but cannot stay away more from fast food and soft drinks. What can we do?
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2. What do I do when blood sugar high?

   Question - 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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3. My mom has type 2 diabetes, so does that mean I'll get it?

   Question - Know your risk factors for type 2 diabetes if one or both parents have the disease -- and the steps to take to avoid developing diabetes later on.
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4. Should I let my dad, who has diabetes, drive?

   Question - Help your parent with diabetes avoid hypoglycemic episodes while driving, and learn some legalities of driving with type 2 diabetes.
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5. How serious is type 2 diabetes? Is it more serious than type 1 diabetes?

   Question - My mom, just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, keeps it under control without taking insulin. So is type 2 diabetes less of a problem than insulin-depen
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6. How can I help my mom, who seems really down about her diabetes diagnosis?

   Question - Offers guidance on helping your parent deal with depression following a diabetes diagnosis.
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7. Is Byetta a safe drug for Type 2 diabetes?

   Question - Is Byetta a safe drug for a person with type 2 diabetes?
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