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I do not want to start insulin. My friend who started insulin now has to stay on it forever.
This is true to all patients with type 1 diabetes and partially true to certain people with type 2 diabetes. For patients with type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin and so will need     more
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2009-12-08 14:49
Question: 
What do you mean by “culturally appropriate care” at Asian Clinic?
Answer: 
When you come to Joslin Diabetes Center, you have the option to be seen at our Asian Clinic. Asian Clinic is responsive to the diverse Asian cultural backgrounds of our patients and provides personalized care at every step. Our team of healthcare providers is knowledgeable about diabetes in the Asian American population, up-to-date on the latest relevant research, and experienced working with Asian and Asian American patients. Culturally appropriate care means that we provide care relevant to Asians while incorporating individual concerns and goals. Our goal is to provide all of our patients with the information and tools to understand and manage their diabetes so that together we can come up with the most effective treatment plan. Answered by: Tracy Tsui