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Should I take injectable insulin if I am on anti-diabetic medication?
I’m on antidiabetic medication for my type 2 diabetes. I’ve had this condition for some time now, and sometimes I think that the oAsked 3 years ago
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Is it safe to combine oral antidiabetic drugs with insulin for NIDDM?
My grandmother has been diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). His oral antidiabetics do not seem to be wAsked 3 years ago
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Can I reverse hyperinsulinemia if I take OADs with insulin?
I found out I had hyperinsulinemia when I went for a blood drug screen test. I was told that this condition puts me at risk of devAsked 3 years ago
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Does taking AGIs and insulin increase the risk of hypertension?
My doctor prescribed me alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) to control my type 2 diabetes. This is because my blood glucose tends Asked 3 years ago
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Does combining AGIs with insulin increase the risk of heart issues?
My son was prescribed alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) by our doctor after he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He is slAsked 3 years ago
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Will metformin improve glucose tolerance if I have hyperglycemia?
I have low blood sugar. I sometimes have blurred vision and get very fatigued at the worst times. I read that the symptoms could gAsked 3 years ago
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Can metformin improve insulin resistance in HIV-infected people?
A family member of mine developed new-onset diabetes as a result of their HIV treatment. We knew that there would be possible chroAsked 3 years ago
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Can I get lactic acidosis from metformin while on ARV treatment?
I’m on stavudine as part of my ARV treatment. I also have insulin resistance and I’m worried that I might become diabetic and deveAsked 3 years ago
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Will taking metformin to reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer?
My daughter has type 2 diabetes mellitus and needs to manage her high blood sugar levels. She has to improve her hyperglycemia to Asked 3 years ago
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Is metformin safe to take with drugs that treat heart conditions?
I have non-insulin-dependent diabetes and I was told that I may be at risk of developing atrial fibrillation. I’m thinking of takiAsked 3 years ago
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