My dad was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I came across something called IME 9. I'm wondering if it's meant just for type 2 diabetes or if anyone with diabetes can use it? Also, how do we get it? Any advice would be really appreciated.

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Slow-Rising HCG Levels

General Guidelines

HCG levels: A normal HCG increase is around 50-100% every 48 hours.

Your levels: Your HCG levels rose from 4300 to 4500 in 4 days, which is a relatively slow increase.

Viable Pregnancy Concerns

Possible concerns: Slow-rising HCG levels may indicate a potential issue with the pregnancy, such as a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or blighted ovum.

Monitoring: Your healthcare provider will closely monitor your HCG levels and perform ultrasound scans to assess the pregnancy's viability.

HCG Injections

Not recommended: HCG injections are not typically recommended to boost HCG levels.

Potential risks: HCG injections can have side effects and may not address the underlying issue.

Next Steps

Consult your healthcare provider: Discuss your concerns and HCG levels with your healthcare provider.

Ultrasound scan: Schedule an ultrasound scan to assess the pregnancy's viability and fetal development.

Close monitoring: Continue to monitor your HCG levels and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider.

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I'm noticing that my body always feels warm and seems to emit heat, even though I don't have a fever. My urine is also warm. This has been going on for quite a while. Any ideas on what might be causing this or how I can address it would be really appreciated. I've been diagnosed with low vitamin D and B12 levels and am currently taking supplements for those.

Your persistent bodily warmth, heat emission, and warm urine without fever could be related to various factors, including hyperthyroidism, hormonal imbalances, or increased metabolism, and it's good that you're addressing low vitamin D and B12 levels, but consider consulting an endocrinologist to rule out underlying conditions, and in the meantime, stay hydrated, avoid spicy foods, and dress comfortably to manage your body temperature.

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What is a high glucose level? Is 115 mg/dl concerning?

126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

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What are the complications of Diabetes mellitus?

Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

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