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Pills for Diabetes

My old wife’s A1c is 5.1% after about an year on premixed insulin and Glucobay (acarbose), and after consultation with the doctor, we are planning for her conception. Does Glucobay hinder conception? Is it unsafe in pregnancy? If she has already conceived does Glucobay have any chance of damaging the foetus?

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My doctor has hit a wall and does not know what to do for me. I am unable to take Glucophage so he says insulin injections are all that left. Do you have any suggestions for me? Do you think the medications could be causing all of these symptoms?

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I am currently taking Glucophage, Amaryl and Avandia. Would I have lower blood sugars if I used Actos or Prandin? I don’t want to take insulin.

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My husband was put on 10 mg glipizide at his diabetes diagnosis. He has since lost weight. Now, at the end of his work day, his feet ache, he’s dizzy, and the vision in one eye isn’t very clear. Are these side effects of the medication?

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I was diagnosed with type two and take oral medications. I am concerned that I am a prospective LADA. Will the oral medications damage my pancreas or should I begin insulin?

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Are there any hormonal drugs which do not cause your blood sugar to increase and promote weight gain?

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I have had pain in my groin and front thigh area for a month. Could it be caused by the diabetes medications I take? I take metformin, Avandia, and Amaryl? Should I try physical therapy, as was suggested by my doctor?

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I have a patient taking four diabetes pills. His post meal blood sugars are high, yet, he won’t take insulin. Is there another combination of pills he can take?

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My teen daughter is overweight and producing too much insulin. Her endocrinologist has prescribed Glucophage, but the package says it’s for high blood sugars. Is this the right medication for her?

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Which type of metformin is better for obese people? Can we adjust the dose based on diet? Can we take plain metformin at breakfast and lunch, with the SR type in the evening?

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