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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billhor | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/20/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Alma | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/18/2008
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I'm having diarrhea
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/17/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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jeanne | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/22/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/17/2008
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chowdawgpup65 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/26/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Woody | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/20/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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I take actos and metformin along with glipizide to control my sugar. I have maintained the same wieght, within 5 pounds, for 12 years but last year when the Dr. changed my dosage from 5mg to 10mg, I gained 25lbs in two months with out any changes in diet or activites. My wieght has remained unchanged for the last 11 months.
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roger | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/9/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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it works
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fbriley | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/5/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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workimg very well.my numbers have dpoped
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JosephineS | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years |
1/29/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Glypezide ER works well with me than when I was taking Avandia and the side effects are not as tremendous as Avandia. I am a diabetic and have seen it work to my patients. If you have to ask my opinion, I believe Glypezide is a good drug of choice.
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mike | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2008
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IndianaTom | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/14/2008
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I could not control my morning blood sugar levels with Glipizide alone. After combining with Actos, my morning blood sugar levels reduced from 140 plus to 100 minus.
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tommyjack | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Best if you are disciplined about meals and excercise. If you wait too long before meals or excercise vigorously your blood sugar may dip too low. Keep some fruit juice/granola bars handy and good luck.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/4/2008
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helpmate1 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/31/2007
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This medication has worked well for me IF I take it along with Metformin. Together, they work great.
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billykall | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/10/2007
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1 pill a day, very effective
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/6/2007
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I continue to use this drug and blood glucose is well under control and within normal limits
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/5/2007
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I realize it may not work for everyone but I've found it has worked wonders for me. It works best with proper diet and exercise.
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dmvanloo | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more |
11/27/2007
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was hard to get it regulated for me
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joan farley | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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If people truly follow a diet regularly and take this drug, it is effective . I have side effects of many drugs prescribed for conditions related to diabetes which caused me to stop them, but I have never had a problem with this one. Joan Farley
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