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Pills for Diabetes

I have type 2 diabetes, have been taking pills for three months, and my blood sugar is well under control. However, I am having bouts of light-headedness several times a week, usually in the evening. My doctor did not seem to think it was a big deal, but it has me wondering if there isn’t something else wrong with me. Any help?

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Can I stop taking Glucophage after four months of using it? I feel I can control my blood sugar with diet and exercise.

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I am on Glucophage three times per day, but my morning readings are still high. Should I take a fourth Glucophage just before I go to bed to keep the medication in my system on a 24-hour basis?

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We quiz the patients about which diabetes medication they take and know all the brand names for metformin but other than Glucovance we are having trouble finding which medications contain it. Could you provide a list of medications that contain metformin?

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Since she has the mental capacity of a toddler, my 29 year old daughter can’t swallow her glipizide with water. Is it okay to give it to her in sugar free pudding? She takes other pills this way.

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In January 2005, my teen daughter was diagnosed with insulin resistance and put on Glucophage XR, diet and exercise. Her fasting insulin level tripled in three months. Why would this have happened?

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When I changed to him, my new doctor said that my Glucovance and Actos should not really be used together. He told me to continue with them because I was doing well and had a lower A1c. Is it okay to take both at the same time?

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Is there a diabetes medicine made from iguana venom?

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My teen daughter’s new endocrinologist has recommended metformin to help my daughter improve her A1c and have lower blood sugar levels. Is this really safe for someone with type 1?

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I was diagnosed at the age of 29 with type 1 diabetes, and had gestational diabetes with both children. My control has been horrible for the past 4 to 5 years, and my most recent HbA1c was 10.5%. My new doctor (an endocrinologist) who wants to put me on metformin along with my insulin regimen. Research appears to show that metformin is contraindicated in type 1 diabetes. Should I be concerned?

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