Sinusitis FAQ

Type II, metformin, treatment alternatives

Question:

Sorry to go off topic, but what about those Jet Injectors???  My BG has been high and my family doctor wants me to go on insulin.  I’m getting a second opinion at the end of this month, but I’m afraid that she is right. I don’t know if I can inject myself.  I wouldn’t even be able to test my BG if it weren’t for the pen.  The Jet sounds like the easiest injector, is that true? Any info would be great. Thanks in advance,   — Cragmyre —

Response:

Your Doctor might try glyburide to get your body to accept your insulin.  If that doesn’t work, then your probably looking at insulin shots.  I went through what you did and had to start taking Humalin NPH about two weeks ago.  I’m still getting used to it.  It’s not the giving yourself a shot that bothers you, it’s more the mental part of having a disease that requires this treatment. Oh well, good luck!  Get that BG below 200 as soon as you can.

Response:

I have had type II diabetes for 1.5 years. The first 12 months were terrific. Diet and exercise controlled it perfectly. This has changed recently and I was finally placed on Metformin 2000mg daily (I was also on Glimeperide 8mg but this was having no effect). This seemed to control things for some time. FBS was in the 130 – 160 range for three months. Now, my FBS’s are in the 200 – 250 range and trending upward (diet and exercise remain the same as during my "honeymoon" first 12 months). I seem to have adequate insulin based on blood level testing. What is the next step? My doctor is very conservative about this and prefers to "wait and see". I am somewhat compulsive and prefer to take any and all steps necessary to ensure that 15 years from now I do not see any pathophysiology related to what is happening now. Any and all opinions are welcome! — The opinions expressed in this message are my own personal views and do not reflect the official views of Microsoft Corporation

Response:

Filed under: Pathophysiology

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