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34 m, t2 diabetic since 3 yrs. a1c-5.3, how to preserve my pancreatic beta cells for long. is it affected even if my sugars are under control?

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If you have: type 1 diabetes, most of your pancreatic cells that can produce insulin have already been destroyed -- however, proper and tight glucose control is essential to preserving the other cells in your body. Work w/your doctor and diabetes team.

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Answered 4/17/2016

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