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In type-2 diabetes, which blood sugar levels need insulin?

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Dr. Dr Siri Nallapu

Dr Siri Nallapu

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Insulin is usually recommended if a person's HbA1c level at diagnosis is greater than 10% or if someone's fasting blood glucose level is consistently above 250 mg/dl.

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