Diabetes Medication

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Q: diabetes medication?
i have been a diabetic since 1998. up until now i have been controling it by diet and excercize. now my doctor wants me to take glucometz. has anybody had any experience with this medication. what are the side effects

A: I've been taking Metformin for about three years now with absolutely no side effects at all.

Q: what are the symptoms of an overdose of a diabetes medication?
diabetes medications such as glipizide er and glyburide. and even if it isnt an overdose what are some symptoms / side effects?

A: Symptoms of overdose may include: seeing things that do not exist (hallucinating) problems concentrating cold body temperature irregular hearbeat rigid muscles drowsiness confusion seizures agitation vomiting coma fever For more info visit my free website http://www.reddiabetes.com

Q: Has anyone heard of the diabetes medication, metformin, being used for weight loss?
My doctor, who prefers the natural way, prescribed this medication for me and said it was safe. He said it was great for weight loss, and it can also be used, orally of course, to do a body cleanse. I don't have diabetes, but he said that wouldn't matter because the medication if safe. Any serious feedback will be greatly appreciated. Please don't advise on weight loss techniques, and address this medication as I'm am very concerned about it. Thanks in advance

A: Actually, Metformin (or Glucophage) is not only used to reduce glucose levels, but insulin, and testosterone as well. The side effects of which reduce all of the following; acne, hirsutism, abdominal obesity, and amenorrhea. Metformin has many other health benefits and relatively low negative side effects. Your doctor or pharmacist should be able to address those concerns better though. The short answer to your question is yes. It should help reduce weight. Glucophage has been proven to have had positive effects on pregnancy as well as negative though. So if you are planning or thinking about having kids soon, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist this as well. Hope that helps!

Q: What is the worst side-effect from taking a daily antidepressant with diabetes medication?
No, I am not depressed, nor am I a diabetic. Am seeking this information for a very close (male) friend of mine.

A: Tell your friend to call the pharmacy and ask if the antidepressant medication is safe to take with his insulin.That's what they went to school for they know what medications interact with each other.

Q: have a friend who has no health insurance & is struggling to pay for his type 1 diabetes medication?
He uses an insulin pump. He also just got laid off from his job recently. He did not have health insurance to begin with so COBRA is not available. He lives in New York State. Any suggestions where he might get some assistance with affordable medications or insurance?

A: thanks

Q: Is there stronger, better diabetes medication than metformin?
I'm on 2000 mg a day, but it doesn't seem to work consistantly. I'm not overweight. I could probably lose 10 - 15 pounds to make myself happy to be the same weight as I was at when 18. ;) I already eat half the carbs my dietician put on my meal plan and I get on a treadmill everyday, but the weekends because I'm yard obsessed.

A: My husband was on ActosplusMet but is did not work for him so he went to the Dr and was switched to a medication called Januvia. It works great for him. It works different from the other medications like metformin. It stimulates your pancreas to produce more insulin. It keeps sugar levels down after you eat but your sugar does not drop during the day if you do not eat. He takes this with Actos also. Januvia is a great medication and a newer medication but if you do not have insurance it is pretty pricy. I would check it out. See if you are a candidate for it. Check out this website. http://www.januvia.com/sitagliptin/januvia/consumer/index.jsp

Q: Do i have to take medication for central diabetes insipidus for the rest of my life?
I am suffering for central diabetes insipidus since 1988. I take medication two to three times a day sine 1988. What should i do?

A: You have to take it life long.

Q: Diabetes medication, Metformin is this stopping me from conceiving?
I'm a type 2 diabetic, on metformin & insulin at night my sugars are always running very high & have been advised not to get preganant at this time untill my diabeties is well controlled. However, i'm 35 & would like to have a baby soon & upon reading the leaflet on metformin tablets it suggest's not to take if preganant or planning to become preganant, dont know if this is the reason why I haven't felt pregnant yet?? does anyone know?

A: No dear, metformin does not cause infertility. In fact its the reverse as you can see from the answers above. However the only diabetic medication that is ideal during prenancy is insulin...it gives the best control and i'm sure you already know its very important to keep diabetes under control during pregnancy. The use of metformin in human pregnancy has not been extensively studied and that is why the leaftlet states it should be taken during pregnancy or when trying to conceive... its safety and efficacy in pregnancy is not conclusive. Uncontrolled diabetes in pregnancy can be dangerous to both child (increase chance of fetal deformities, big babies, premature birth) and mother (increase cause of complications). Its very good advise to get your blood glucose levels under control before conceiving. I know...it can be very hard....but a sensible diet and regular exercise can do wonders. Its hard work but its so worth it for the sake of starting a family. I wish you all the best and remember...a positive mind is half the battle won! Good luck dear.

Q: Does anyone have experience with the diabetes medication glucovance?
I just started taking this and just wondering if anyone else has any side effects from it.

A: No, but my sister has good luck with glyberide and glucophage taken separately. It seems like it would be convenient to have them combined like glucovance. I take glucophage(metformin) to try to ward of diabetes since it runs in my family. It causes diarrhea. I have read that the diarrhea goes away after awhile. I just don't take it consistently.

Q: Can a cat get diabetes from medication?
The other day the vet gave my kitten a pill for tape worm. He was kind of lethargic for like an hour but then he's basicly normal after that. Problem is, he has been drinking much more than usual for the past 2 days. He looks healthy, though. He plays, eats, and sleep like he normally did before the medication. Just the water drinking gets me worried. Could he be diabetic? How do I get urine sample for the vet? Or how can I make him pee in a bottle or plastic to get sample? Right now he's kind of hating the vet for taking his temperature, so I'd like to send the vet urine sample instead of bringing him there. I will take him back to the vet asap if they found something in his urine.

A: I have a diabetic cat, and he started out doing the same thing over about a 3 week period- drinking ALOT of water, peeing alot, and he rapidly lost weight, but other than that he acted completely normal. I took him to the vet and they tested his urine, and diagnosed him as diabetic. If I were you, I'd give him another week and see if he stops drinking so much and keep an eye on his weight. If he's not back to normal by then, you'll need to take him to the vet and let them do a urine sample and also give him an injection of insulin. They will probably want to monitor him after the insulin injection to make sure he doesnt go into hypoglycemic shock. If he is diabetic, this is an excellent website for information: www.yourdiabeticcat.com I also recommend that you not feed him dry cat food (whether he's diabetic or not), you can find more information about that through this website. Good luck, and I hope that it turns out to be just the medication and that he isn't diabetic!

Q: If metformin is a diabetes medication what is its?
use with either PCOS patients or infertility i think. I found that it regulates blood sugar in non insulin dependant dibetic people. What are the other uses for it? thanks

A: It helps women with PCOS- that syndrome brings with it a whole host of problems, including insulin resistance. Because insulin is also a hormone, by getting that hormone in line, it can be easier to get the hormones that help with ovulation in line, too. Not all women with PCOS are given met- it depends on the severity and the symptoms the woman has.

Q: what happens when you quit taking diabetes medication?
I am diabetic ,what symptoms are when qit taken medication

A: Eventually you will die

Q: what happens if dont take medication for diabetes?
I have no insurance i have type 2 diabetes and i am not under a doctors care and i have no medication what will happen to me

A: I wanted to post to let you know you're not alone. I am in the same situation. The company I work for is checking into offerring health insurance and I pray daily that they do. I try very hard to control my blood sugars and they still run high. As people are saying, without controlling your blood sugars, you face blindness, infections, kidney and liver problems, loss of limbs, and eventually death.

Q: it is advisable to always carry diabetes medication on you, what is the best way to do this?
bags can be extremely annoying, as can fitting everything into pockets. there may be no way around this. I can't see one. its especially akward in clubs when you have to keep a small bag on when you don't want to look stupid, and/or you want to dance etc.

A: If you're a girl and you're on insulin then I would suggest either getting a cute clutch bag (perhaps with a wrist strap) to carry around your needles and vial of insulin in. You can also switch over to an insulin pen and that way you can just slip the pen and a needle cover in your pocket and be on your way. If you're a boy and you're on insulin then I would definitely suggest the insulin pen and needle covers - very discrete! If you're on oral medication then I would suggest just putting in which ever pills you need into a small cloth sack and keeping that in your pocket (or bra!).

Q: I would like info on controlling diabetes when medication, exercise and diet aren't working?
I am really trying to control my diabetes without medication what can I do to maintain control

A: Well, ShellythePoet, Not all of us can do that. Everyone seems to have heard of someone who does that, but no one seems to know this person. I did see a woman on a TV show who does this by studying very hard and eating only the food that meets her exact needs. Diet is an important part of treating diabetes, so keep with it. See a nutritionist who specializes in diabetes for help in your goals. But while you are working on this, take the medicine the doctor recommends, test your blood sugar as often as your doctor or diabetes educator recommends, and do things you love.