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Harvey78

701d

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

      701d

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

    • Bethyko

      701d

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

      • Harvey78

        701d

        @Bethyko thanks ill ask after the weekend

    • Bethyko

      701d

      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

        701d

        @Bethyko im also on 2 other medications piogitazone hydrochloride & glipizide er

      • Harvey78

        701d

        @Bethyko yes its 500mg extended release

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