Diabetes, Type 2 Questions (Page 27)

I have diabetes. Will cholestyromine powder increase my sugar?

What is the best time of the day to take my Metformin?

I also take alot of other meds. Meds for : depression, Rheumatoid arthritis,fibromyalgia, several different pain meds,Thyroid,sleep apnea,anxiety,and high blood pressure. Probably several more. I'm always afraid at starting new medicine, especially with all the ones I already take. I'm... read more

Is it safe to take the close expiration's date of JanuMet?

... I have recently got some JanuMet(500/50) which some of them will expired in July 2010 (around 154 pills which will take me 2/5 months to finish them)and the rest are for 2011..Are these 154 pills are safe enough to use them or should i put them away??? And Please don't tell me asking my... read more

I would like to know what juices I can drink with taking crestor?

They say I cannot drink orange juice or grapefruit juice, I also am a type 2 diabetic, high blood pressure..I would like to know what juices I can drink

Can Janumet cause vision probs & should you take Metformin if you can control Blood Sugar w/out it?

I was diagnosed with type 2 3.5 moths ago. My A1C was 10.8. Lost some weight, changed diet, exercise more and take Janumet. My A1C yesterday was 5.5.so it is clearly effective. But, the side effects: lethargic, abdomen pain, flu like feeling, and the worst - blurred vision and sensitivity to light.... read more

Is it possible that Metformin could cause my feet to swell and I developed red rash on my lower leg?

Why should I take metformin with food? Will it lessen the effect if I take it with only coffee and?

a banana?

Polyethylene Glycol 3350 - I am type 2 diabetic and suffer from gastroparesis. I have been taking?

... this medicine ightly for over 7 years, under doctor supervision. I have always had a prescription and followed the instructions. Now there is an over the counter version. PLEASE tell me if the OTC is equal to and identical the Rx and if so then why would there be a need/option for Rx? This is... read more

Glipizide XL - How soon after one starts Glipizide does one see a change in blood sugar?

I just started with Glipizde saw no change in blood sugar (about 130) for the first three days. the fourth day it was 74 is this a typical time period to see an effect?

Lantus Solostar - Will lantus-solostar cause hard stool and constipation?

Am a type 2 diabetic and have been switched to the pen,started with low dose and gradully worked up,medication i was using (glyburide-metfoormin ) was slowly discontinued. I still take rosuvastatin ,6000 oral fish oil cap. am very happy with the pen,my doseage now is 55 units per day, have one... read more

Whats the difference between glucophage vs glimpeiride?

Temazepam - If you're a diabete can u take this?

WHat does a reading of AlkalinePhosphatase, 167 mean for type 2 diabetic AC1 of 6.2?

My AC1 has been in the 6.1 range for two years. My sugar is usually around 90 - 125. My last two alkaline phosphatase test have been high and my endocronologist has said it is time to let my family doc tor know about it. What does this mean for me? The onloy medicine I take for diabetes is... read more

Can a type 2 diebetic take cephalexin 500mg?

Can metformin cause blisters in the mouth and gums?

Metformin Hcl 500 mg once a day