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I have been diagnosed with diabetes 2 . i am on glucophage 500 xr x 3 & diamicron mr 1 tab i have 2 issues.i have cut all sugar , and my blood sugar levels stay around 12.2nd , the glucophage gives me constant diarrhea . cant carry on loke this?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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Diabetes: Diabetes is a chronic disease. Congratulations on making dietary modifications. It sounds like you are having difficulty with the medication regimen. Discuss with your diabetes team. There are fortunately many medications available and a different med approach that doesn't cause nonstop diarrhea is needed.

Answered 11/8/2017

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with diabetes 2 . i am on glucophage 500 xr x 3 & diamicron mr 1 tab i have 2 issues.i have cut all sugar , and my blood sugar levels stay around 12.2nd , the glucophage gives me constant diarrhea . cant carry on loke this?

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