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BP reduction for diabetics

Q: How much drop in B.P. on average, can a person with type 2 diabetes expect? Currently my B.P. is 150/82. What would be the reasonable expectation?

A: An article was recently published showing the RESPeRATE is effective in lowering blood pressure in type 2 diabetics....

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Is there any way to reverse type II diabetes?

Q: I have recently been told that I have type 2 diabetes. My blood sugar is usually between 97 and 108 in the morning and around the mid 120’s after I eat. I take one Metformin at night. Is there any way to reverse the...

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Treating diabetes with and without high blood pressure

Q: Is there a difference between treating someone with diabetes that has high blood pressure and one that only has high blood pressure?

A: High blood pressure is one disease and diabetes is another. Together they put an individual at even greater risk for heart disease...

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Will resperate work for insulin dependent diabetics?

Q: I am a type 2 insulin dependant diabetic. Will RESPeRATE still work for insulin dependant diabetics?

A: Clinical studies have shown that regular use of the RESPeRATE will help lower blood pressure in diabetes. A recently published study of Type 2 diabetics with high blood...

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Type 2 diabetes with high blood pressure

Q: I am a type 2 insulin dependant diabetic. Will RESPeRATE still work for insulin dependant diabetics?

A: Clinical studies have shown that regular use of the RESPeRATE will help lower blood pressure in diabetes. A recently published study of Type 2 diabetics with high blood...

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Diabetes and impotence

Q: I’m 72 years old, strong and still working as a music teacher. I take 1000 mg metformin for diabetes, eat well, weigh 198 lbs. What is causing my impotence? Is it just age related?

A: Since you are on metformin, I am assuming you are...

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BP reduction for diabetics

Q: How much drop in B.P. on average, can a person with type 2 diabetes expect? Currently my B.P. is 150/82. What would be the reasonable expectation?

A: An article was recently published showing the RESPeRATE is effective in lowering blood pressure in type 2 diabetics....

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ARBs and diabetes

Q: Have there been any reports of lower extremity neuropathy linked to the use of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)? I also have diabetes but I did not develop neuropathy until I was started on 2 different ARB medications. I quit taking the medications due to...

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Prevening diabetic neuropathy

Q: I have diabetes type II. I would like to know if there is anything out there for my diabetic neuropathy. I have it in my feet and am now really starting to feel it in my hands. I’ve tried simple solutions–applications of new ointments...

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Diet for diabetes and high cholesterol

Q: I have type 2 diabetes, my bad cholesterol is high and my good cholesterol is low. I need some advice about my diet.

A: A diet that helps get your sugar in control will also help with your cholesterol. The national library of medicine provides...

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