what is the best rx for type 2 diabetes?
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A change in diet. This will fix your insulin sensitivity problem. However most people who have reached this point can't seem to handle that. So they just keep pumping more and more insulin in. The more insulin you have, the easier it is to put on weight, which compounds the problem. You have to keep going up in dosage because your diet continues to desensitize your insulin receptors. Insulin is the only way though, because your inability to change your diet is what got you to this point in the first place.
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i'm not a doctor but my mother is diabetic too. it runs in the family.She drinks sugarblock green tea.it can help bring the sugar level down.Another cure is daun sirih i'm not sure if u've heard of it but its quite popular amongst asean people.
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i have been taking glucophage 2 a day for years. the research shows that as medicines go it is quite safe. it works by sensitising the receptors on the cell walls to take up sugar from the blood that the cells cannot do without glucophage. it DOES NOT pump out more insulin like a diferent kind of diabetes medicine. excess insulin in the blood damages cells so glucophage is good. just take your blood tests now and then to check your liver function just in case. andrew g is wrong. it does not cause sugar death and it is almost impossible to go into a coma like the wrong dose of insulin can do. sugar swings are smoothe. other meds that pump out insulin are worse than glucophage
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It is Type II, however it is not curable as the other person said. Most people benefit from losing weight and watching carb intake but that is often not enough to keep things in control. There are oral medications that work for many and of course insulin.
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tough question.  I have a patient who has the same problem, sort of anyway.  she swells from insulin.  try taking minimal doses of insulin to control as best as possible without allergic reactions.  not the ideal but it's the best you might be able to do for now.  my recs would be to find a diabetes educator who can help you with diet and weight control.  maybe a university medical center where they are on top of leading research and treatment.  maybe you are a candidate for a pancreas (& usually kidney) transplant.  diet and exercise can go a long way but type 2 is considered to be a progressive disease and you may already be beyond control without insulin.  good luck to you.  I know your situation is very frustrating.
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almost every Reputed drug company has Metformin in their brand. the good one i know is RANBAXY
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Drugs on Diabetics? that makes no sense.. learn the language before you post.\n\n-HtJ
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might find it on rxlist.com in the advanced search.:)>
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AVANDIA, ACTOS,GLUCOPHAGE, GLUCOVANCE,  \nHUMALIN, HUMALOG
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INTRODUCTION — Insulin is used in the treatment of patients with diabetes of all types. The need for insulin depends upon the balance between insulin secretion and insulin resistance. All patients with type 1 diabetes need insulin treatment permanently, unless they receive an islet or whole organ pancreas transplant; many patients with type 2 diabetes will require insulin as their beta cell function declines over time.\n\nIndications for insulin therapy, available formulations of insulin, insulin pharmacokinetics, and determinants of efficacy will be reviewed here. The specifics of insulin therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes and intensive insulin therapy for critically ill patients who become hyperglycemic are discussed separately. (See "Insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes mellitus", and see "Insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus" and see "Nutritional support in the critically ill", section on Glucose control).\n\nWHICH PATIENTS NEED INSULIN — Insulin should be given to all patients with type 1 diabetes, which is due to autoimmune islet-cell injury that eventually leads to virtually complete insulin deficiency. (See "Pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus"). The peak incidence of type 1 diabetes is around the time of puberty, but about 25 percent of cases present after 35 years of age [1]. Insulin is also indicated for patients with secondary diabetes due to pancreatic insufficiency, as well as in many patients with type 2 diabetes to manage hyperglycemia.\n\nClinical features which, if present in a patient with diabetes at any age, suggest the need for insulin therapy include marked and otherwise unexplained recent weight loss (irrespective of the initial weight), a short history with severe symptoms, and the presence of moderate to heavy ketonuria. Diabetic ketoacidosis at first presentation usually indicates that the patient has type 1 diabetes and will require lifelong insulin treatment. However, some patients with type 2 diabetes, especially in the Afro-Caribbean populations (so-called "Flatbush diabetes"), may present with ketoacidosis [2]. (See "Classification of diabetes mellitus and genetic diabetic syndromes").\n\nA more difficult question is when to use insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes. This disorder is characterized by both insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. Therapy should begin with diet, weight reduction, and exercise, which can frequently induce normoglycemia if compliance is optimal. Patients with persistent hyperglycemia are often started on one or more oral hypoglycemic drugs. Metformin is a good early choice, based on its safety profile, neutral effect with regard to weight gain, and ability to lower glycemia. Insulin is added if goal glycemic control is not attained. (See "Glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus: Initial treatment"). Initiation of insulin therapy, however, is often unnecessarily delayed, owing to physician or patient reluctance and other factors, thus exposing patients to the physiological consequences of prolonged hyperglycemia.\n\nPatient preconceptions about use of insulin need to be addressed (show table 1) [3]. Earlier intervention with insulin in type 2 diabetes has been shown to result in long-term remissions with normal glycemia and no need for hypoglycemic medications [4]. (See "Insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus").\n\nINSULIN PREPARATIONS \n\nStandard preparations — Standard insulin preparations can be divided into two basic categories:\n\nIntermediate- to long-acting preparations (NPH, detemir, or glargine) are typically administered once or twice daily to provide basal insulin levels that suppress hepatic glucose production and maintain near normoglycemia in the fasting state. Intermediate-acting insulin (NPH) also provides some peak coverage for breakfast and lunch intake, although not as physiologic as replacement with faster-acting insulin giv
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Only with adult onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. If you got it when you were a kid, forget about it, you'll need medicine for the rest of your life. \nBut if you developed it at an older age, it is most likey type 2, and can be controlled with strict diet and exercise. Not definite, but it is always worth a try. Here is a good diet I would suggest:\n\n\nFirst of all, (very important) don't eat ANY type of meat . This includes any soups that have a beef/chicken stock as the base. So buy vegetarian vegetable soup...not just vegetable soup, and eat it for supper(Campbell's (don't buy generic brand..its bland). This also includes milk. No cow milk. Buy some Soy milk. I promise it is delicious..I use 8th continent original soymilk. And this is 100% healthier than cow milk. This will help you alot. \n(no butter for a week!!, no ranch dressing, no sour cream...nothing of the sort...and try to lay off of the cheese unless it is soy cheese) \n\nSecond of all, no candy bars, chocolates, donuts with frosting center, cakes, ice cream....just go 1 week without sweets  \nI usually eat oatmeal for breakfast, and I either cut up fresh peaches, strawberries or even canned peaches and I don't need any sugar. \nFor a good snack in between I drink a mug of hot lemon water with honey added to sweeten. \n(*when feeling hungry, drinking a mug/cup of anything warm will ease your hungry tummy*) \nFor snacks when craving sweets: eat almonds, peanuts, soynuts, raisins, ovaltine mixed with soymilk is ok on this detox diet, drink a big cup of orange juice, eat fresh fruit, apples, oranges, strawberries, etc. \nEat vegetables and rice. Can buy frozen packages of broccolli, cauliflower, carrots, and raw type as well for snacks. \nGot a blender? Make smoothies with your new fruit selections, a natural, detoxing milkshake. Just don't use yogurt(which is cow milk based), >>>but add some soymilk, orange juice, bananas and strawberries for a shake that is out of this world!!!! \nI have always used this as my way to start exercising again. \n\n(tip: Slim Fast products have always helped me too(even though the shakes are cow-milk based). They have a meal bar called "fruit & nut bar" that is great. If i wake up and want to go for a jog or exercise, I take about 2-3 bites (don't eat whole bar before exercising) and it helps me feel not-sluggish during my workout.) \n\nMajor tip: anyone over the age of 20 should be taking a daily vitamin. I HIGHLY suggest buying some multivitamins (i use a woman's weight smart MV), Super B-Complex, and Vitamin C. These 3 are a must-take-each-day and you'll see an even better change in a couple of weeks. If I am feeling bloated, I buy diurex water pills and take for 5-7 days as well.\n\nFollow this strictly and you WILL see a change & feel better, that is a promise!\n\n(warning: if you have any cardiovascular problems at all do Not use water pills unless it is ok'd by your doctor, as it will interfere with your High BP medicine; and as always, if you are on any medications discuss any dramatic new diet choices with your doctor as it could affect the purpose of your medicine.)
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The first answer is off base!  \n\n\nIf you have the Internet you have support!\n\nMy friends that have diabetes use the following website and they are successfully controlling their diabetes using their website:\n\nThis is the future for diabetes treatment...\n\nwww.nutrihand.com\n\nI will pray for you.\n\nNever Give Up!
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From Type I diabetes there really isn't anything you can do.\n\nFor Type II ... avoid becoming obese.  You need to stay active and healthy.  If you have a family history of Type II diabetes you need to be very careful about keeping your weight within a healthy range, avoid drinking alcohol in excess, and stay active.
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The best way is to eat right, exercise, and avoid carrying too much weight. That does not mean that you can PREVENT it, but you can make it much easier to treat. The more fat you carry on your body, the less efficiently your body will use its own insulin. In type 2, you are still making insulin, your body just can't use it. So eating a healthy diet and regular exercise will help your body burn off the excess glucose in your blood.
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Let me begin by saying that I commend you on your efforts to continue your education and not let diabetes stop you. I am 24 years old and finishing up my MA in English, so you are not alone. I completely relate to your situation, although I am not currently insulin-dependant. \n\nThere are new treatments out there. The new isulin inhaler should be on the market in just a matter of months .. sometime this summer and that would be one option. An insulin pump would also be a great option for you if you are up to 3 injections daily. This way, your sticks are greatly reduced. \n\nI am not sure about the pancreas transplant issue, but I have heard of islet cells being transplanted. I would recommend doing your own research on this. Consult with the ADA and see what you can find out there. I think these things are still pretty experimental for the most part. \n\nAs for other organizations that can help you with your expenses / treatment, etc., consider consulting your local health department. I work for a health department diabetes program and I am sure there is a similar program in your area. You can probably access free diabetes education resources and even get some help with meds. \n\nGood luck and best wishes.. I hope everything works out for you in your education and otherwise.
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I'm a RN who has taught Nursing for over 20 years and who has taught Diabetes Management at a large local hospital.  First of all I congratulate you for your willingness to help your stepmom with her hyperglycemia problem.  She has type 2 diabetes or previously known as adult onset diabetes.  Type 2 diabetics have insulin resistance.  Although their pancreas does produce some insulin their body is not able to properly utilize the insulin to allow glucose to get into their cells for fuel and energy.  As a result they become very tired and lethargic,  are thirsty and hungry often, and have to get rid of urine frequently.  Other symptoms may include blurred vision, dizziness, inability to concentrate,  headaches, yeast infections, leg pain, etc. Diabetes Type 2 is treated by diet, exercise, and medication.  Thank you for listing the medications your stepmom is on:  Metformin 500 mg qid and Glipizide 10 mg bid.  Her blood sugars are too high and the medication is no longer working efficiently for her.  As a result she is experiencing hyperglycemia or too high blood sugars.  In my professional opinion she now needs to be seen by a Diabetologist who can evaluate her thoroughly and probably would alter her medication and diet. A Diabetologist is an Endocrinologist who specializes in Diabetes.  You can find one by phoning your local hospital and requesting the names and phone numbers of Diabetologists that they have on their medical staff.  I'm pleased to hear that you have been trying to get her to work out with you.  That is a great start!  I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a Diabetologist treating your stepmom as quickly as possible so that her poor sugar control can be turned around.  The long term effects of uncontrolled Diabetes can result in neuropathy, blindness, foot amputation, severe cardiac disease and kidney disease.  What is done for her now or not done for her could have lasting effects long term.  To look up related sites on the web look up type 2 diabetes management.  I wish your stepmom God's blessings and healing touch.  Good luck to you.
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Try contacting the american diabetes association.  www.diabetes.org