Can you please advise me about diabetes and the best way to treat it?

  • Q: The doctor said I have diabetes. The blood glucose is up to 200. Then I used the medicine Sugamet and I decreased my weight and cholesterol. Then I went for a check up amd my blood sugar was absolutely normal. Can you advise me about my diabetes?
  • A: Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin in your body. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that moves blood sugar (or glucose) into the cells of your body so that it can be used for energy. Blood sugar levels can be affected by many factors, including diet, exercise, stress, and medications. Elevated blood sugar levels can be damaging to your eyes, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. Blood sugar levels are generally tested when a person has fasted (not eaten) overnight. A fasting blood sugar level between 70 and 99 mg/dL is considered normal. A blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes, and a level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests confirms a diagnosis of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot process the blood sugar effectively, either because it does not produce enough insulin or the cells do not use the insulin properly. There are 3 major components to diabetes management
This question was answered on October 15, 2010.


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