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After a blood test the doctor said i have low beta cell function. weight, glucose, cholesterol and basal insulin level are ok. is that normal?

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Dr. Daniel Wujek answered

Need Clarification: I'm not really sure what your doctor would mean by "low beta cell function" if your glucose and Insulin levels are normal. I would ask for some clarification from your doctor about what was meant by this comment and how this interpretation was made.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

After a blood test the doctor said i have low beta cell function. weight, glucose, cholesterol and basal insulin level are ok. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Wujek answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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