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I'm very hungry & my glucose is 114. is my diabetics out of control? i've lost lots of weight thru diet in hopes of controlling my diabetics. help!

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Whole foods: Consider coconut oil. It is burned for energy more than other fats, will make you less hungry, and may help weight loss. One tablespoon with each meal is a good start. Glucose 114 is not bad. Could be better, but i will take that over glucose of 200 any day.

Answered 5/1/2013

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