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Can it be that a high carbohydrate diet cause the blood glucose levels to increase in type ii diabetics?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Yes: It is of the utmost importance to control your carb intake to control your diabetes. Check out this ada sponsored web site, ...Go to: http://www.Diabetes.Org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/carb-counting/.

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Answered 4/11/2013

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