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I am type1 diabetic and have a a1c of 4.8 could i be put on a pill? my blood sugars are never above 120 and go as low 25

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: If you really are a type 1. You need to see a diabetologist to balance your food intake, exercise and insulin.

Answered 8/16/2017

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Type 1= need insulin: If you are a type 1 diabetic, that means your body does not make insulin, thus the only treatment is insulin. No pills. Make sure you indeed do have type 1 diabetes. For now, you might be over-treated because your level goes as low as 25. This is very dangerous and can cause early dementia. Talk to your doc to possibly have your regimen reevaluated.

Answered 9/9/2012

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This is serious: You need to be under the care of a competent, dedicated specialist. Having your blood sugar going as low as 25 does not just suggest overtreatment -- it suggests grave danger. The diabetes pill is mostly for type II diabetics where insulin resistance, rather than insulin lack, is the main problem.

Answered 8/16/2017

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