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My glucose is 78 before lunch, is that too low for a type 2 diabetic? i don't feel ok. why is my sugar higher when i wake up than mid morning?

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Dr. Allan Goldstein answered

Ok for most: Eat more for breakfast. May need to keep sugars around 90.

Answered 5/23/2013

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