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My father diabetes is 298 after meals. for this insulins is best or medicines are best.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Depends: ...On a lot of factors, most importantly what kind of dm he has and his other medical conditions. He should record his readings and take those to hs doctor.

Answered 9/29/2016

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