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Category: Oral Prescription My BS have been between 2 &300 and as high as 345. My Endo put me on avandia 4mg yesterday twice per day. I take metformin 1000mg twice per day,4 5mg glyburide,1 januvia 100mg. 9 pills per day. He said if my numbers didn't come down that I would have to go on insulin. I am scared to death. I know alot of you are on insulin and I am no better than anyone else I am just scared.What are your thoughts on avandia? |
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 Petrea (see all reviews) |
November 5, 2008 8:52 AM I am on Advandia, Metformin, & Insulin. Pros:The combination of all 3 work for me & has helped to get my BS lower. Cons:I know starting the insulin is scary, but once you get going, it's no big deal & it will get easier for you as you go along. I have had no complications that I know of from the Avandia. |
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 teddybearcub (see all reviews) |
October 26, 2008 2:11 PM I know how you feel, I was in your shoes just about three weeks ago. My Doctor told me it was time to go on insulin, I asked questions and asked for advice. People here helped me and after I learned to give myself shots, and started my numbers dropped back to the normal range. I have also taken Avandia but Doctor took me off of it but don't remember why. |
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teddybearcub (see all reviews) |
October 26, 2008 2:10 PM I know how you feel, I was in your shoes just about three weeks ago. My Doctor told me it was time to go on insulin, I asked questions and asked for advice. People here helped me and after I learned to give myself shots, and started my numbers dropped back to the normal range. I have also taken Avandia but Doctor took me off of it but don't remember why. |
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 Patch (see all reviews) |
October 25, 2008 6:21 PM Don't be afraid of insulin. It is just a step in treating D. I have been on various types of insulin for several years and they work very well. I also took advandia and had no problems with it, but my Endo took me off it because of other health problems associated with it. Pros:Insulin will bring your blood sugar down quickly and then you can use a maintenance or long acting insulin to help maintain your blood sugar level. Cons:Fast acting insulin can cause weight gain. You will need to watch this. |
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 Bluebutterfly (see all reviews) |
October 25, 2008 5:34 PM Pros: I have took this before. no problems Cons:Don't know if it will work now. |
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