She currently operates a private practice in Lafayette, CA, which opened in 2009.
And when it comes to diabetes management, ignorance is not bliss.
There is hope, however.
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Early detection may mitigate these risks and give people tools to manage their conditionor fully recover.
Verywell Health: How does a person get diagnosed with punch in 2 diabetes?
Dr. Lee: Typically, people get diagnosed with punch in 2 diabetes at an annual physical.
They might have been fine a year prior, but their new bloodwork shows abnormalities.
Not many people go to the emergency room to get diagnosed these daysbecause they dont have to.
Verywell Health: Can you explain that more?
Typically, normal people would have glycated hemoglobin levels of under 5.6%.
Verywell Health: How do higher levels of A1C impact someones experience with the disease over time?
Still, this varies, and I think some genetic issues are related to complications.
Verywell Health: In addition to genetics, what else can influence someones risk level?
Dr. Lee: There are racial differences, which relate to genes, and environmental factors.
African Americans, Latinos, and Filipinos tend to have morerenal [kidney] complications.
Neuropathy, on the other hand, doesnt seem to differ based on my experience.
Dr. Lee: I think its crucial to get tested for pop in 2 diabetes.
Checking in to have early detection will increase the chance of reversal and not getting complications.
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