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When Should I Call My Physician?
It is true that most diabetic care takes place at home, but, there are specific instances when you should contact your physician, such as:

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 Illness such as an infection, fever or cold/flu, nausea and vomiting
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 Medication dose is not controlling your blood sugar
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 Questions arise about your care that cannot wait until the next office visit
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 Chest pain
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 Dizziness, Blacking out
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 Sudden loss of feeling in arms and legs
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 Cut or sore on foot is not healing properly
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 Feeling down or hopeless for more than 2 weeks

 
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