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How can doctors determine what anti-diabetic to put you on?

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Dr. Robert Lang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Depends: For type 1 diabetes, Insulin is always used. For type 2, metformin is usually the first oral med to start with. After that, it depends on age, medical condition, insurance, and othe factors.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

How can doctors determine what anti-diabetic to put you on?

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Dr. Robert Lang answered

Dr Smith agreed

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