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Type 2 Diabetes: Recently Diagnosed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about type 2 diabetes:	What is type 2 diabetes? Why did I get type 2 diabetes? Why didn't I have symptoms? What symptoms do I need to watch for now? How can my family members lower their chances of getting type 2 diabetes? When should I call my doctor?
Being diagnosed:	What tests were used to diagnose my diabetes?
Getting treatment:	How is type 2 diabetes treated? What exams and tests do I need as part of my treatment? What is hemoglobin A1c? What medicines are used to treat type 2 diabetes? Are there other treatments that may help me?
Taking care of yourself:	How do I care for myself? How do I check my blood sugar level? What do I look for when I test my blood sugar? How do I keep track of the carbohydrate I'm eating? How can I prevent high blood sugar emergencies?

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Last Updated: November 5, 2010

Medical Review:: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology

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