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A member asked:

Is it ok to use insulin and victoza (liraglutide)? my dr tried metformin,invokana on me but having g.i. issues. i just started higher dose this week.

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Insulin/victoza: Do you have type 1 diabetes (not making insulin) or type 2? Type 1 requires only insulin. Insulin is OK for type 2 and you might only need one bedtime dose of Lantus (insulin glargine). You also take care of your diet- see NuVal on the internet- and exercise twice a day.

Answered 4/27/2015

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