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Am curious to know after medicines become less effective diabetics are put on insulin.how long will the insulin be effective once started.what next !!
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Right away: Insulin are effective right away. Unless you're a type 1, insulin should be used together with oral pills. Some complement the action of insulin and should be used together.
Answered 11/27/2014
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