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Dad(57) did not take medication for 1 week.his blood sugar now rasied to 260 after eating and 200 fasting blood sugar.need advice to lower blood sugar?

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260/200: Your Dad should see a dietitian! Won't be long or difficult to get his blood sugar under control. Dad should also look up a few articles about this.

Answered 6/22/2016

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