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Is A Skin Patch Procedure Done For Type 2 Diabetes?

I have type 2 diabetes. I read in todays paper about a new skin patch for type 1 . Its not on the market yet. My guestion is , if you have heard of this patch do you know if it will be used for type 2 also? I am under a doc. care, but i have not ask about this patch.
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
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Hello,

The insulin patches are used to manage glucose levels in blood. It can be used for type 1 and type 2 diabetes also which is treated with insulin. You can talk to your doctor about it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Is A Skin Patch Procedure Done For Type 2 Diabetes?

Hello, The insulin patches are used to manage glucose levels in blood. It can be used for type 1 and type 2 diabetes also which is treated with insulin. You can talk to your doctor about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician