Robert M. asked
I am an 82-year-old diabetic with well-controlled blood sugar for 15 years using metformin and glimepiride. However, my blood sugar levels have recently started to climb, and despite increasing the dosage and maintaining a strict diet, my morning readings are consistently high, ranging from 190s to 210. My doctor has run tests and found no issues, but I am reluctant to start insulin. Is there any other medication that could help lower my blood sugar before resorting to insulin?
June 23rd, 2023
Rachael E. answered
Your high blood sugar levels are likely due to the exhaustion of your pancreas, which is not produci...
June 23rd, 2023
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