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What constitutes a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?

I have a friend that brought up an interesting question…On a routine examine, her doctor did a HbA1c test that came back as 5.7% but her FSB (fasting blood sugar test) came back as 133, should a diagnosis of diabetes be made with those numbers?

If one has diabetes mellitus (DM), endocrinologics want to see the A1C < 6.5 and the American Diabetic Association cites < 7 to be ideal. If your friend has a A1C of 5.7 without medications she is still is within the guidelines of both experts. Normal glucose ideally is about 70-110. If she is higher than that there should be some precautions taken with concer for future risk of developing diabetes . She probably should continue to watch her diet, control her weight and continue to monitor her labs. I hope that helps

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What do you do when you have type 2 diabetes and you have low blood sugar?

I have low blood sugar, should I eat a half a brownie or something?

How low is it? First thing you should ask yourself is "Why is it low?". Are you taking insulin? If it’s just in the 60′s, then I wouldn’t worry about it. The only answer here that makes sense (to me) is the one that recommends walking. This will stimulate your liver into converting glycogen into glucose and bring things back into balance naturally. Or, just eat an apple. With type two, it’s better to coax the body into proper homeostasis than to force it. In other words, eat a balanced, natural foods based diet and get adequate exercise.

I was on Metformin for years before I stumbled upon this simple lifestyle adjustment. It’s been nearly three years since I’ve taken any drugs at all. Maintaining proper glucose control is a matter of giving the body what it needs. That means high nutrition, low Calorie foods (natural foods) and adequate exercise. This will naturally bring down excess weight and help to maintain proper blood sugar levels.

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Can you have Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes at the same time?

Can someone who is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child later develop Type 2 diabetes as an adult from being obese?

For many type 1 diabetics who are not in good control, GETTING in good control means that rather than losing weight you will start gaining weight. Eventually, quite a few type 1′s gain enough weight to be considered overweight (the percentage of people in the US that qualify as overweight is about 30%!). WHETHER OR NOT you have type 1 diabetes, you can become insulin-resistant and "brittle" when you are overweight, and experience many of the syptoms of type 2. This has been called, variously, type 1.5, type 3, dual diabetes, and other things.

The only correction I’ll make to the other answerer’s comment is that it is NOT rare. In fact, type 1′s in good control who are NOT overweight is what’s rare.

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Can a Person Develop Type 2 Diabetes With No Family History Of The Disorder?

Within the list of symptoms, it said a family history would be a factor.

Yes, because Type II is associated with an insensitivity to your own insulin. What this means is that your fat tissue is overloaded (and wont divide anymore) and they "Keyhole Mechanism" that allows this tissue to recognize insulin are stretched. This situation will not allow sugar to enter and it is left in the blood stream. This is bad news for your kidneys, blood vessels and eyes. The best presription is a good diet and lots of exercise. See your doctor for a referral to a certified nutritionist for a good diet plan. Good Luck

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How do I keep from getting type 2 diabetes?

I found out that my dad has been diagnosed as having pre-diabetes. I was told that I may have some of the symptoms that may indicate the same thing. For instance, I get shaky and irritable if I haven’t eaten in a long while. How can I modify my diet so that I won’t get diabetes and have to be on insulin all the rest of my life?

Consult your doctor and tell her (or him) that your dad was cautioned about being "pre-diabetic" and that you want to change your lifestyle to help lower your chances of being diagnosed with diabetes. It is possible to lower your chances of developing diabetes by watching your diet and controlling your weight.

When your dad’s doctor told him he was "pre-diabetic" it was meant to be a "wake-up call" to inspire him to adjust his diet and level of exercise so that he doesn’t develop full-blown diabetes.

It is possible to be at an increased risk of diabetes if someone in yur family has it, just as a woman has a higher risk of breast cancer if her mother, aunt, or sister or another relative was diagnosed with it.

Being diagnosed with diabetes is not a "lifetime sentence of insulin use" as diabetes can be managed through diet, contrary to what someone else here has asserted.

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