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Inverary, ON

Doc: Hello Graham I have your lab results and your A1C indicates you have Type 2 Diabetes

Me: what does that mean for me?

Doc: you have likely developed resistance to the insulin your body produces and you may have lost some of your ability to produce insulin yourself so that will have to be treated to prevent Diabetic Complications

Me: What Complications?

Doc: Retinopathy (blindness), Peripheral Neuropathy that can ultimately result in amputations, Vascular Dementia (looks like… read more

April 11, 2025 (edited)
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I am grateful we have you to help educate us. That was good. I think a doctor should also offer a support group. There is something to be said for being around others with diabetes.

April 11, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Well laid out ! It's good :Graham Talk" !

April 11, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Direct and to the point.

April 11, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

To the point💯🙏

April 11, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

That is a rare dr! Most do not put it that straight forward!

April 11, 2025

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