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a1c what should it be im 67

darlenewood52

my a1c is 8 what is the best number

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In the news: Routine blood tests can predict Diabetes

Sara_MHModerator

Researchers in Germany (however patients were from all over the world in their research) have found that routine blood tests can predict ...

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High ketones. What to do bc im underage

Lyric_sos

So my ketones have ranged from 0.2 to 4.2 which they’re 4.2 mmol/l rn for few weeks. I took some insulin but im tired, thirsty, probably ...

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Loved one diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes - what to expect?

kmujnhbgvfredfghtyuj

Recently someone i know and love was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I just want to know what will happen to her life expectancy if ...

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Anyone understand urine dips?

Apondering

Hi I will try and keep this as brief as possible. My son (3) had a bug/virus in July. He had a high temp 49.8 and was sick once. Sinc...

1 answer | 1 comment

My DR. will allow me either premixed insulin70/30 or Lantus + humalog, which best?

Jimmy1414

Decide insulin preference.

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