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I m diabetic 2 on metphormin 2gms daily.how long i have to take the druf.can diabetic be reversed through medicines.
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Lifestyle Changes: Usually the medications for type 2 diabetes control the diabetes, but do not cure the underlying problem. Dietary improvements, exercise, and weight loss can improve the diabetes to the point where a person might be able to get off of medications, but not always. Follow your doctor's recommendations concerning those lifestyle modifications.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Diabetes: Medications are to control diabetes, not to cure. Diabetes can be reversed by losing a lot of weight if you obesity and sometimes by gastric bypass surgery. Pancreatic transplant is another option.
Answered 9/19/2013
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