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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)

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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes

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Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy, diabetes and vision problems, diabetes and wound healing, diabetic complications, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and insulin.

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by rn2, Mar 23, 2008 09:08PM

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having disabetes and eatting to much real sugar is suppose to be not good also eatting chocolate bars

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by Anita Ramsetty, MD

, Mar 24, 2008 02:45PM

Yes,
It is generally recommended that individuals with diabetes(and actually everyone!) limit their refined sugar intake, as well as all sweets and candy bars. Small amounts are okay as long as blood sugar levels are controlled, but weight gain should also be importantly considered.

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