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Can this medicine mesalamine normally used to treat ulcarative colitis be helpful for diabetes. read on net soemwhere. thanks?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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Don't recommend: to get best control of DM you must watch your diet and take pills or insulin prescribed by your doctor... So far thise give best results

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/12/2015

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No it is not and: It is not indicted or helpful in treatment of Diabetes Melitus As a matter of fact it is Toxic for the kidneys and can cause Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus which is a different condition

Answered 4/11/2015

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