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Do you have a question you want to ask about type 1 or type 2 diabetes, nutrition, standards of care, or are in need of general information on diabetes? Allow our experienced team of diabetes health care professionals to use their many years of experience to help answer your questions. While you may have many possible members of your healthcare team---your physician, nurse educator, dietitian, dentist, eye doctor, podiatrist, counselor/therapist, and exercise specialist-- just remember that YOU are the most important member of the team, since you are the one who manages your daily care and keeps the other members up-to-date on your feelings and actions. | |
We are pleased to be part of your "e-team" to help you manage your diabetes in the best possible way. We respond to each inquiry individually, and post answers to questions that would apply to a broad audience. We hope you will peruse the archived questions already here, since you will find answers to frequently asked questions about monitoring, staying active, preventing complications, and many more topics. Wishing you the very best in health and happiness. |
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Q: "I used to be on Glucophage® and Amaryl®. Since I lost 50 pounds over the past 2 years, my doctor tapered me off of the Amaryl because I was getting too low, and now he said he might consider stopping my Glucophage. My glucose runs around 80-110 before meals and under 140 after meals. I have several questions: What glucose level is too low? At what glucose level is it ok to stop oral medication? If my glucose levels are all normal, then does that mean I don’t have diabetes anymore?"
Weight loss and Hypoglycemia
Q: "I have type 1 diabetes and take insulin at least 3 times a day. I’m having a problem losing weight because every time I start an exercise program and try to eat less, my blood sugar drops too low and I end up eating extra snacks to prevent or treat the lows. Do you have any suggestions for me?"
Skin Preparation
Q: "My father is diabetic. Can you please explain why he needs to thoroughly wash his hands before doing his blood glucose test? Do you have any examples of the way in which different substances on the fingers can influence the blood glucose readings? Should he use an alcohol swab to clean his testing site?"
Exercise with limitations
Q: "Can you recommend exercises for people with limited mobility? I have a bad knee and back problems, and I cannot walk very far. All I ever read is how important it is to walk regularly but that is not an option for me."
Goals for Children
Q: "Are there different glucose goals for children?"
Important Notice: The responses provided by the team of Diabetes Educators are based on their personal experiences and expertise as practicing diabetes healthcare professionals, and are not to be considered diabetes management advice from Abbott Laboratories. Remember that information provided by the team of Diabetes Educators is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any healthcare questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to healthcare issues.
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