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HomeHealth QueryINSULIN (FASTING)In type-2 diabetes, which blood sugar levels need ...
  • Female
  • 45 Years
  • 28/09/2023

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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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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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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