A 39-year-old male asked:
can i take diabetes medication that is expiring now in december 2012?
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Dr. Kelty Baker answered
Hematology 28 years experience
Med expiration: Yes, but i wouldn't take it past 12/31/12.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
How long after taking diabetes medication should you eat?
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Dr. Alan Faustino answered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
In general anytime: There are many times of diabetic medications and it does not matter when you eat, however, there are medications known as sulfonaureals that require that you eat almost immediately after taking the medication or your sugar will drop to low. Im assuming of course that you are not talking about insulun where you have to eat almost immediatly with short acting insulins.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What happens when someone just stops taking diabetes medication?
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Dr. Marsha Davis answered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Dangerous!!!: When a diabetic stops taking their medications they are essentially putting their life on the line. Depending on how far advanced their diabetes is will dictate the events that occur in the future. They could have heart failure, heart attacks, kidney failure and less severe things like blindness or lose their legs. Not a good idea!
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San Ramon, CA
A 32-year-old male asked:
What is the safest diabetes drug? Whats the lowest dosage I can take?
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Dr. Nidal Hasan answered
Endocrinology 26 years experience
Metformin: Metformin 500 mg daily . If kidney function is normal
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Algonac, MI
A 25-year-old female asked:
Can I make a Concierge/Virtual Apt with an Endocrinologist in order to do a small check-up and get my yearly prescription of diabetes medication?
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
Medical Oncology 50 years experience
Yes that should work: Most doctors are happy to do a teleconference and give you advice as long as you pay them for their professional time for the Consultation. You can first sort this out with the office manager who can guide you about their payment policy.
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