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Medications: Pills for Diabetes

My doctor tested me and ruled out diabetes and thyroid problems, but she prescribed Glucophage to treat me for obesity. If I don’t have diabetes, and I am taking diabetes medication, will I be putting myself at risk for sickness later on?

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I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 15 years ago. I have been seriously thinking about trying metformin.

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I am presently taking 2�mg of Amaryl and 1000�mg of Glucophage a day. I would like to know all there is to know about Amaryl and if it can eventually “push” you into shots (insulin shots). I heard that in a chat room for diabetics and want to know the truth.

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I have a 14 year old so who has had Type 1 diabetes since age 9. He is now taking insulin shots regularly. Is there a form of tablet or something to replace the shots? How about pancreas transplant?

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My husband is 31 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 5 years ago. He is currently on an insulin pump and is also taking Glucophage. I’ve been trying to find information on Glucophage and its use in Type 1 diabetes treatment to see the pros and cons.

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My father is 79 and has had type 1 diabetes for almost 20 years. About three months ago, his doctor changed his medications. Could you please comment on the use of Actos and Glucophage with NPH for type 1?

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I am a 41-year-old man who was diagnosed with type 1 over 27 years ago. I visited a new internist who suggested that Actos would help me manage the peaks and valleys of my blood glucose. I checked it out and the Actos website says that it is “inappropriate” for type 1. Should I fill the prescription?

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I’m a type 2 diabetic and currently taking an oral medication. I’ve just discovered that I’m 2 weeks pregnant and I have read and researched that major birth defects on a developing fetus can be very harmful within the 1st month of pregnancy while on oral medications.

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My 11 year old niece was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I thought children only got type 1. I was told that children cannot be on pills, only insulin. What risks are we taking by giving her Glucophage?

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I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 20 years ago. My new doctor has recommended that I try Glucophage in addition to my insulin. I have not yet found any information about its effects on type 1 diabetes. Is there any information you could give me that would help me to make a better decision as to whether I should take Glucophage?

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