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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Using Insulin Apidra Lantus Prescribed With Galvus Met Over Medication

Premium Questions

Dr.  Praveen Jeyapathy MD

constipation . I am now on Medicare supplemental insurance plan. I take Lantus insulin 130u splitting the dose between am and pm. However now I cannot afford to get the Lantus. It will cost $500 a... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Jeyapathy ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Phanindra Dulipala MD

consulted a doctor and taken insulin along with galvus met 50 x 500. for the last ten months not using insulin and fbs is 100-110 range with 2 nos. of galvus met 50 x 500... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Phanindra Dulipala ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Ajish TP MD

medication was not working. I was located in a refinery remote site away from cities and the camp doctor put ... to oral medication. Please advise. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajish TP ( Endocrinologist)
Dr.   Anshul Varshney MD

Hi Doc I am 70 year old, diabetic since 25 years. Taking Glimsave M2 Forte twice a day plus Lantus insulin 24 units a day. Underwent angioplasty . Do you suggest change in medication. XXXX ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anshul Varshney ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

I just started lantus insulin injections. I noticed that my blood sugars continue to go up every day. Do I need to increase the dosage of lantus? I am currently taking 30 units. I have just started ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Pavan Kumar Gupta MD

I am on insulin Apidra and Lantus and noe my Dr has put me on Galvus Met 50mg/1000mg. I have just read om Google that if u use insulin ushould not take galvus met I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta ( General & Family Physician)
Jay Indravadan Patel MD

of Lantus. Tab lipaglyn & galvus met 50/500 in morning one each. before dinner tab Galvus met 50/500 ...I am diabetic since last 20 years, insulin dependent 4 times a day. dosages... View answer

Answered by : Jay Indravadan Patel ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Jay Indravadan Patel MD

Which form of treatment is better - insulin injections or oral medication? Which form of treatment is better - insulin injections or oral medication? ... View answer

Answered by : Jay Indravadan Patel ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Dr. Niranjan G MD

taking lantus at night a d humolog before meals. Sugar still up and down and have lost 30 kg over 3 years. Is this a result of the medication. Thank you ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Niranjan G ( Diabetologist)
Dr.  Bhumi Dave MD

my friend recently diagnosed with stroke and now suddenly she is diabetic too. She is taking regular insulin and Lantus. Is there anyway she can take oral medication instead of injections? She is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhumi Dave ( Critical Care Specialist)