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Diabetic, Not Dependent On Unsulin Or Medicines, Tests Showed High Blood Sugar Level. What Can Be Done?
Yes. I rec d a call from a friend in a rural county. She is a type 2 diabetic (non-insulin; non-meds). Her blooks sugar is 380. I suggested she call her physician and/or go to an ER. She is frightened to travel 1 hour to the Er I suggest 1) take blood sugra test by monitor; 2) frink water; 3) eat 1 cup cottage cheese and 4) re-take blood sugar level. What else can she do? thank you. Gracious Palmer 530-510-1785 YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 13 Aug 2012
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The sugar levels of your friend are very high and she can not be treated just by home measures.
She requires urgent attention by a physician.
There is no need to take cottage cheese.
Ask her to avoid sugar and take small frequent meals but go to the doctor as early as possible.
Thanks
The sugar levels of your friend are very high and she can not be treated just by home measures.
She requires urgent attention by a physician.
There is no need to take cottage cheese.
Ask her to avoid sugar and take small frequent meals but go to the doctor as early as possible.
Thanks
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