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When type 1 diabetes is suspected in a patient, a doctor should be consulted immediately for definitive testing and diagnosis as the condition can become serious quickly. Prepare for your appointment by keeping a detailed log of your symptoms and write down any questions you have.
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HealthCentral colleague, Gretchen Becker, recently posted a blog on The Stages of Diabetes. Through Dr. Kubler-Ross’ analysis of the grief process: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance, Gretchen has defined her path with type 2 diabetes. Her blog certainly captured my attention since I must go through this process in…
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