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Medications: Pills for Diabetes

My daughter is a Type 1 diabetic, diagnosed at age 8, currently age 19, and on the insulin pump. The doctor wants her to lose more weight and thus recommended Glucophage. What is the history of Glucophage use with type 1 diabetics this young?

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I am a female, 58 years old, and has had diabetes for the last 5 years. I take 80mg of my diabetes pill in the morning and 40mg in the evening. When is it best to take them, before or after meals?

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At present, I treat my diabetes by diet alone, but it looks as though I might have to go onto tablets. Since I drive for a living, I am very concerned because I understand that certain tablets will affect your driving license and others will not. Is that true and what are they?

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I am 31 years old and have had type 1 diabetes for 25 years. I have recently been given Actos to lower my need for insulin. Previously, I have taken Glucophage, I quit because of the insulin reactions. My doctor told me that the body absorbs Glucophage and Actos differently. Do doctors normally prescribe Actos for type 1 diabetes?

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I’m 12 years old. Three years ago my doctor found out that I have high blood sugar. My pediatric endocrinologist told me to take medication called Prandin. My parents told me not to take the medication right know before asking the Diabetes Team.

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I am 47 years old and last year I was diagnosed with type 2. I take Glucophage. I have no energy, and it is affecting my work. I just feel tired all the time. I am a mother of four, and this is hard for me. To top it off, my sex desire has left me, and my husband complains about it all the time. Is there any help for this?

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Does thyroid medication cause high blood sugars?

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My six year old cousin was just diagnosed with MODY. Can he be managed by oral drugs? If yes, which ones can be used?

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Our 13 year old son has recently been having ups and downs with his blood sugars: high during the night and waking up in the 300’s. His endocrinologist suggested Glucophage to give him better control until he starts using the pump. What are your thoughts on this?

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I have a problems with my periods, and I am wanting to have a baby. Have you ever heard of Glucophage making you more fertile?

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