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Suggest Alternative Medication For Diabetes

I have type 2 diabetes. I was on metformin, which did not help, and raised my readings tp 400 I am now on Lantus Solarpen, which I srarted at 10 units with readings abouut 350. Ater adding 1 unit per day, I am now up to 26 units with no discernable change in the readings. I do not think it is working.
Fri, 8 May 2020
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Hello,

I suggest you to change your lifestyle. Eat healthy foods, exercise and drink water. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Also measure the blood glucose and HbA1c. Take an appointment with Endocrinologist.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho
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Suggest Alternative Medication For Diabetes

Hello, I suggest you to change your lifestyle. Eat healthy foods, exercise and drink water. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Also measure the blood glucose and HbA1c. Take an appointment with Endocrinologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Blerina Pasho