Hey Ginger,
I've heard a little bit about Advanced Glycogenated End-Products but I don't really get what they are. My doctor usually only talks about my A1C level and all the complications I could get later on...is it the same thing?
-Steve
Hey Steve,
Your doctor often refers to those horrific diabetic complications we all want to prevent and avoid and live without. Kidney failure. Diabetic retinopathy. Numb fingers and toes and feet because of poor circulation. The list goes on.
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