I take Metformin and my blood sugars were running about 150 to 165. I could not seem to get it lowered. My doctor gave me Glipizide 5 mg. Told me to take 1/2 a pill either in the morning or at night. I take it before bedtime and it has dramatically lowered my blood sugar.
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want to know why I am taking glip with insulin injections (7units)None of the web sites address this, shame on you all
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/8/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication did not control my levels at all and I had to add another medicine to get my levels under control. Still trying to find something that will completely control my diabetes.
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meloo3 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Between this medication, diet and exercise I found this to be the best medication for me. I going to be 65 in December and I work full time and don't intend to quit. I started with one doctor and have had another for a couple of years. He on the other hand feels I should and do take glucophage before bed because sometimes when I rise in the AM my test is 120-125 but for the most part it is low. I usually stay close to 100 after lunch, dinner may keep me 125 and then go down. I noticed that when I'm very upset my sugar is elevated to 140. Later I calmed down and my test was back to 105. I watch it pretty close. So all in all, I've been very satisfied with my medication.Read More Read Less
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MCBEAN29 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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EASY TO USE, AND WORKED VERY WELL FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS.
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momma_bear_69 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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Did not fully keep readings in an acceptable range and had to add another medication; together are working great!!!
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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Several times a week severe hypoglycimia
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication upsets my stomach greatly. Every morning I have many bowel movements, 6-8, which are sort of mushy. This upsets me greatly as i cannot go anywhere in a timely fashion.
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