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A diabetic coma

by Natalie on Diabetes
Friday, November 12 2010

My BGs started going up in January or thereabouts, and no matter how much insulin I took, they just kept going up. One day I took 150 units to try to bring my BG down and it didn't do much. I was ravenously hungry as well, and eating everything in sight, especially carbs -- it was almost like a new onset case of diabetes.   Well, with all... Read moreChevron

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A1c alone is not enough

by Natalie on Diabetes
Saturday, November 06 2010

Real life experience:   Fasting BG 138 and 3 months later, 131. Diagnosable as diabetes? Yes, currently, but then, no. A1c 2 months later, 4.8. Diagnosable as diabetes? NO!   If the doctor had relied on the A1c to treat me, I would not have received appropriate treatment. My doctor was satisfied with fasting BGs in the 150-180 range... Read moreChevron

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