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Will a doctor write a presciption for a glucose meter if the patient is only "pre-diabetic"?
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Yes: I think they should becausethe more u know about your sugar the better and careful u are in taking care of ur self.
Answered 3/17/2014
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Of course: Definitely as the goal is to prevent (or delay) diabetes. Having to monitor bs is part of the plan that many endocrinologist (including me) will implement in order to motivate the individual and set a target goal for body weight and ideal bs range.
Answered 12/30/2011
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