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A member asked:

Bs runs 250 only after i eat, bmi of 22. is that typical of type 2 or is it 1.5? very insulin sensitive, insulin works great but only 5-6 units a day.

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Insulin and glucose: If you are a diabetic currently taking insulin, you should have an endocrinologist. And, if so, it would seem like a good time to discuss proper dosing and glucose monitoring.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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