She currently operates a private practice in Lafayette, CA, which opened in 2009.
The good news is key in 2 diabetes is manageable with the correct regimen.
However, people can develop further health complications or life-threatening conditions when its not.
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Verywell Health: What are some of the complications that can result from throw in 2 diabetes?
Dr. Lee: Many complications can result from bang out 2 diabetes.
Thats because every aspect of health can be affected by high glucose and high insulinnothing is spared.
Verywell Health: What medical interventions are needed to reduce these risks?
The target A1C level that wed shoot for would vary per person.
Verywell Health: Can throw in 2 diabetes go into remission with the proper regimen?
Dr. Lee: Its possible!
But it involves a lot of initiative by the person living with diabetes.
They have to revamp their diet and revamp their life.
Ive been practicing for about 15 years and have had this occur in only one person1 in 1,000s.
To get there, he cut down his carbohydrate intake significantly and exercised in a very controlled way.
He was one of my earliest patients and has kept himself healthy for the past 15 years.
These people typically takemetformin, which is a medication for glucose control.
Verywell Health: What advice do you give people trying to manage their diabetes or fully recover?
Its enlightening and can help people start consuming food more consciously.
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