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What happens if you get diagnosed with diabetes and you aren't currently in the hospital?

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Usually outpatient: And not an emergency if you're talking about type 2 diabetes. Most often done in the doctor's office and then you receive an out-patient program of diet and diabetes education plus medication as dictated by your doctor, if necessary. Acute onset of type 1 diabetes, however, may require hospitalization.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 6/6/2013

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