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Can we serve a normal food to a diabetic taking insulin injection twice a day?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: As long as the carbohydrates are accounted for in giving the injection of Insulin the person with Insulin requiring dm will do fine.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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