HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Stopped Taking Glumetza For Diabetes. Started Glimperide But No Effect. Do Not Want Insulin Shot.

I was taking Glumetza for diabetes and it was keeping my levels good but doctor said it was affecting my kidney so had to get off it. The put me on Glimperide and I am alright during the day but morning reading is 130-166. I thought taking 4 mg. of the pill before bed. My question is why can't I get a medication that will work for me? The doctor is talking about putting me on insulin shot at night before bed I don't want no shot hate them and my diabetes is never over 190 even after eating. Can you help I need to find something that will work so no shot required. Thanks
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am sorry to hear you have been having some difficulties getting your fasting blood sugar controlled. I know the thought of having daily insulin shots is scary. But if this the only best option, then we may consider doing so.

There is a medication that works for you. We have not just landed on it yet and beside, insulin could be that medication.

Before getting you on insulin, let him try t give you the maximum dose of this oral drug first. If it doesn't work, let him add another drug or try a different oral drug. If after manipulating all the possible oral drugs/combination possible for you and nothing seems to work, then please bear with him and get the insulin for adequate controls.

Hope you find this helpful and serves as a guide to navigate and get the problem sorted out. If it means insulin is the final best option, please accept it.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Diabetes


Loading Online Doctors....
Stopped Taking Glumetza For Diabetes. Started Glimperide But No Effect. Do Not Want Insulin Shot.

Hi and thanks for this query. I am sorry to hear you have been having some difficulties getting your fasting blood sugar controlled. I know the thought of having daily insulin shots is scary. But if this the only best option, then we may consider doing so. There is a medication that works for you. We have not just landed on it yet and beside, insulin could be that medication. Before getting you on insulin, let him try t give you the maximum dose of this oral drug first. If it doesn t work, let him add another drug or try a different oral drug. If after manipulating all the possible oral drugs/combination possible for you and nothing seems to work, then please bear with him and get the insulin for adequate controls. Hope you find this helpful and serves as a guide to navigate and get the problem sorted out. If it means insulin is the final best option, please accept it. Wish you good health. Dr. Ditah, MD.