Question 1

diabetes type 2 without medicines?

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More info: What's your hba1c?  Metformin is a safe drug and should be the backbone of a type 2 diabetic's regimen.

Question 2

could you possibly reverse diabetes type 2?

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Yes: With diet, exercise, weight lose, early in disease

but even if you do so, require no meds, must always think oneself as being diabetic for rest of life as  high sugars will return as soon as  eat wrong, gain weight.

Question 3

how to control diabetes type 2 in my husband?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Type 2 diabetes is difficult to manage and requires alot of discipline and hard work.
First you have to accept this reality. It's not going to be easy.

Second, focus on what's being put in his body. 
It has to be a carbohydrate restricted diet.

If he's overweight, gotta start on the road to weight loss. It's a long road so be patient!

finally, work with your doctor for treatment if needed.

Question 4

how can diabetes type 2 be removed completely?

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Change: The most effective way to reduce the risk of diabetes type 2 is to watch your diet, exercise and maintain a healthy weight. There is no guarantee that one can "remove"it completely.

Question 5

how can we commonly detect diabetes type 2 by its symptoms?

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Yes: Often type 2 diabetes causes no obvious symptoms but sometimes it can present with increased urination, increased thirst and blurry vision. All people who are at risk of type two diabetes, (overweight, family history, history of diabetes in pregnancy etc) should be checked periodically for type 2 diabetes.

Question 6

is it possible to switch from diabetes type 2 to diabetes 1?

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No: The distinction between type 1 & 2 is based on the path genesis of the disease. Type1 generally occurs in childhood, dependent on insulin, frequent complications like dka. Whereas type 2, occurs in later life, usually amenable with oral hypoglycemic agents initially and Insulin later. Type 2 diabetics more often have long term complications, like kidney, heart and other vascular, neurological dise.

Question 7

it have diabetes type 2 what could happen if i stop taking my medication?

Accepted Answer

Complications unless: This depends on how bad your diabetes is & what other measures you are using to control it. If you stop your meds your sugars will likely go higher & over time this leads to increased risk of serious complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney failure & early death. However, it is often possible to control diabetes with diet, exercise & supplements. Why do you want to stop? See comment:.

Question 8

could chemical products used in processed foods be the cause of diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes Type 2: Chemicals can cause problems, but it is more likely that the processed foods are spiking your blood sugar.  When a machine processes food, there is very little digesting to do, so it often turns quickly into sugar when you eat it.  Not good at all.

Question 9

is bulgur good food for diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bulgur wheat is a healthy choice on a diabetes diet. In fact, the american diabetes association lists bulgur as one of the best choices of whole-grain foods for people with diabetes. One cup of cooked bulgur contains approximately 33 g of total carbohydrate.The amount of carbohydrates you eat will always raise your blood sugar. So be very careful and check with your md.

Question 10

can diabetes type 2 patients eat jaggery?

Accepted Answer

Jaggery: It contains up to 50% sucrose & 20% invert sugars, so advise to talk to your pcp before consuming it.

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