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Which type of diabetes am i for note i'm using a medicine with meal but it not insulin or lantus (insulin glargine)?

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Dr. Philip Kern answered

Type 2: If you are using pills for diabetes, then you have type 2. Type 1 diabetics need insulin.

Answered 5/5/2013

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A member asked:

Which type of diabetes am i for note i'm using a medicine with meal but it not insulin or lantus (insulin glargine)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Kern answered

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