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Pills for Diabetes

Why would a doctor prescribe Glucophage for a patient who does not have diabetes?

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I have had type 2 treated with metformin for about seven months, and it seems to be doing it’s job. However, I have noticed a greater than usual hair loss. Could this be a result of metformin’s reported affect on the absorption of Vitamin B12?

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I was recently diagnosed with diabetes, was on Prandin at first, and I have started taking Glucophage XR. I had a kidney removed 20 years ago because it was never functioning properly, and I am really worried about the effects that diabetes will have on my remaining one. Is there is any research on the effects of diabetes medications and only having one kidney?

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I have a strong family history of diabetes, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 17 weeks into my pregnancy, and I fear I may have type 2 diabetes that after I give birth. I am currently oral glyburide and restricting carbohydrate consumption. If I continue to have high blood sugars after giving birth, which oral medications are safe to take while breastfeeding?

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When I am working, usually about 12-2 pm, I go ‘semi-unconscious’. My doctor says this is my system overproducing insulin and my brain fades out for lack of glucose. It’s very important that I get this under control.

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Recently my father’s blood sugar went out of control so the doctor changed the drug to Amaryl, and his fasting blood sugar was still high.The doctor suggested insulin, but my father insisted on oral medication.Should he continue with the Amaryl?

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If type 2 is mainly due to insulin resistance, is it worth giving glipizide which is an insulin secretagouge? My mom takes glipizide and metformin and has elevated fasting blood sugars. Does she need a different medication or just an increase in her current medications?

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Is numbness/tingling a side effect of Actos?

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I have type 2 and am having a problem with high blood sugars. My doctor has done tests and increased my metformin, but what can I do before I get all my test results? I feel terrible and my vision is blurry.

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My husband is often unable to stick to his 1200 calories diet. Can he increase his metformin for that day or take a 50 mg acarbose, too?

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