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Pills for Diabetes

I was put on insulin when diagnosed with type 2 in 1990. My A1c is 6.0. Could I take Glucophage and Avandia instead of insulin?

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I can control my diabetes with diet and exercise, but during times of major stress I overindulge in comfort foods (carbs and sweets) and neglect my exercise program. My doctor puts me back on medication until I get my sugar back under control and resume a healthy lifestyle which keeps me in control.

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My endocrinologist has suggested I take metformin, increasing the dosage over a four week period. Is this typical dosing? The doctor wants me to test my blood sugar four times a day. When should I test?

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Is it unusual for a person with type 1.5 or LADA diabetes to be able to achieve control through diet and exercise for over five and a half years? What is the best treatment for LADA?

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Does Glucophage (metformin) lower postprandial glucose levels or only fasting levels? I sometimes have elevated postprandial blood sugars so my doctor suggested Glucophage. Would this be helpful?

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My father has had type 2 diabetes for eight years. What medicine can he take to get rid of his diabetes?

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I have a serious problem with diarrhea and have issues with anti-diarrheal medications. Can my metformin and Actos cause further damage? What kind of doctor should I see?

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I am a 54 year old male who had a blood sugar of 10.4 mmol/L [187.2 mg/dl] and was diagnosed with diabetes. The doctor prescribed glibenclamide twice a day before meals. Is there any other better medicine?

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I’m 56, have had type 2 diabetes for about two and a half years, and I have recently switched from premeal Prandin to twice daily Avandia. I have had a six to seven pound weight gain which I can’t seem to get rid of. Any suggestions?

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I am a 39 year old women who has had type 2 diabetes for eight months treated with Glucophage and Glucotrol, and I also am taking other medications. For about a month, I have been getting nauseated a couple of hours after I eat, sometimes to the point where I can’t even finish eating. I can never get an appointment with my doctor, and I am wondering if any of these medications are incompatible. Seeking answers.

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