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Insulin Injections Or Oral Medication Which One Is Better

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Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

I just started lantus insulin injections. I noticed that my blood sugars continue to go up every day. Do I need to increase the dosage of lantus? I am currently taking 30 units. I have just started ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Ajish TP MD

260. Doctor advised insulin 10 units in the morning and 6 units in the evening. Can I not get away with medicines instead of insulin straight. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajish TP ( Endocrinologist)
Dr.  ANANTHaramakrishnan MD

Hello, I am 50 years old with Diebities 2. My medication is GP 2+ Glycomet 500 SR twice a day and ... prescribe some more oral mdeications as I want to stop insulin. I habe no other medical problem ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ANANTHaramakrishnan ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

Husband is having a gout attack again and I'm WONDERING IF HE CAN TAKE COLCHINE MEDICATION. HE IS ON A ORAL CHEMO MEDICATION DAILY, HAS PRESSURE MEDICATION. mY HUSBAND IS BEING TREATED AT... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  T Chandrakant MD

an oral clinician. Recent previous x rays have shown no damage to bone or cartiledge so I have been ... concerned they are nothing to do with the TMJD and that something will be missed since the clinician is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)

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Which form of treatment is better - insulin injections or oral medication? Which form of treatment is better - insulin injections or oral medication? ... View answer

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Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale MD

Is there another medication to lower potassium levels other than Valtassa? I am a 40 year old ... in hopes of finding another medication). ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Gaurav Patel MD

I AM 53 YRS OLD. I AM TAKING DIABETIC ORAL PLUS INSULIN MEDICATION. I AM ALSO TAKING MEDICATION FOR HYPERTENTION. CAN I TAKE MUSLI POWER EXTRA CAPSULES TOGHETHER WITH THESE MEDICATION AND... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gaurav Patel ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Emilda Belortaja MD

am total dependent on insulin injections besides tablets. I am not all interested to use insulin. Are there any medicines/tablets on par with insulin injunctions. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Emilda Belortaja ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Riyaz Sheriff MD

I take insulin injections 4 times a day. Since my blood sugar levels have remained unstable, I m restricted to giving the injections in my stomach for now. I ve been doing this for about a month now and my ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Riyaz Sheriff ( Diabetologist)