High blood sugar levels that result from the body's resistance to insulin is called type 2 diabetes. The symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, and recurrent infections. The risk factors for developing this type of diabetes are obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family history, and PCOS.
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I have type 2 diabetes. How often and when should I check my blood sugar?
Query: Hello doctor, I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My fasting glucose was 108 mg/dL, and my A1C was 6.6 %. I was not put on medication yet but instead will work on my weight, exercise, and diet over the next three months before my next visit to see if I can prevent getting worse. I am 6'1,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have provided good necessary information to start. My strategy as a diabetes specialist, I like to do very detail analysis to make a customized approach for each patient. Based on the information, you provided, you should be on medication from my experience, like... Read Full »