All diabetic patients eventually end up on dialysis, lose their eyesight and have their legs amputated. Diabetes that develops in the elderly is not that bad. Every diabetic patient needs three meals and three snacks a day. If your thyroid function test is within the normal range, your symptoms cannot be due to thyroid dysfunction. All diabetic medications are the same.
Proper knowledge is the best tool that patients can have to improve their health.
Medical information available to patients is usually vague and at times, confusing and misleading. It is no surprise that diabetic patients have such a difficult time with their diet and weight. In recent years, there have been major advancements in the treatment strategies for diabetes. Most Type 2 diabetic patients can be and should be managed on a variety of oral anti-diabetic agents. In fact, since 1995, many Type 2 diabetic patients have been able to come off insulin with the help of these new anti-diabetic agents.