Insulin or Pills for Diabetes?

my dr pharmacy and everything are pushing for insulin i rather just take pills. i dont check my blood regularly im deadling with family crisis past several months my diebets is the last thing on my mind but my pharmacy and dr keep harrasing me to check my lvls and take more metformin im on 500mg cuz i had diarrhea any time i coughed or sneezed when they put me on 1500 mg metformin....help?

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Bethyko

2y ago

Can you ask for a dexcom? Speak with your Dr about that too

Harvey78

2y ago

thanks ill ask after the weekend

Bethyko

2y ago

Have you tried the xr kind? It's a lot easier on stomach and gut. I find insulin a better option for me. I know it works.

Harvey78

2y ago

im also on 2 other medications piogitazone hydrochloride & glipizide er

Harvey78

2y ago

yes its 500mg extended release

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