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Is it bad for diabetics to be insulin-dependent or take too many medications?
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No: It is bad for a person with diabetes to have poorly controlled blood sugars. Use whatever medication is necessary- along with exercise and diet planning- to achieve that goal.
Answered 2/15/2013
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