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--- Blood Sugar Readings Normal, Do I need to continue Medication?
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John wrote: > This past October I stopped taking my glucophage (metformin) and still > continue reading between 90 to 120 mg/dL, sometimes even a reading or 2 > under 90. > > So therefore what is the point in taking further medication? > Keep in mind too, that meformin has a cumulative effect. If memory serves, the strongest effect of the medicine is felt beyond 90 days. It will also take a while to get out of your system completely. So, while you've still not taken it in a while, it may still be doing its job. > My doctor feels that once a person starts on medication, they are on it a > lifetime, meaning forever. He doesn't hesitate in writing new > prescriptions. I am going to look for another doctor. I agree with another author who posts to get a second opinion. To me, your doctor seems like he knows what he is doing. It sounds as if you have good control of your BG, so you are doing something right. You are lucky! > It is actually better to get on nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, > herbs, etc. Certain supplements are capable to nurish your body to resist > diabetes and other diseases, rather than block or cause distress in your > body. I agree that you shouldn't take medicines you don't need. Keep in mind though that herbals are not required to undergo the same stringent report of side effects that 'prescribed' medicines are. They are not regulated. Also, drug companies do a better job of reporting side effects. They have a lot of money to gain by the sales of their drugs. They have a lot of money to lose in lawsuits too, if there does turn out to be a problem. Many drug companies have several 'clinical trials' to help identify problems, side effects, and problems associates with mixing their medicine with others. See how many 'herbal' and 'folk remedies' have undergone the same. I think you will be hard pressed to find anyone who has tested them since there is really not much money to be made and no regulations to require them to. > I am currently on High Blood Pressure pills. I also taking lots of garlic, Garlic has been shown to help control blood sugar. > Vitamin C, just started on Roex Hurricane, Ester-C, Roex PC-95 (Grape Seed > Extract), also Potassium. I skipped taking my blood pressure pills for a > couple days and my readings climbed up...thus I went back on them. Though I > will keep checking and perhaps seek more supplements and herbs in hopes I > can weed myself off the High Blood Pressure pills. Be careful with 'mixing' too many things. At the least they can cancel each other out. Worse, they could wipe out or make you deficient in other things that you are 'normal' at now. > I am hoping with the new doctor he will agree with me and work with me. > > -John L. John, it's always nice to have a doctor on your team whom you feel most confortable with. This is your LIFE you are playing with. You should have a doctor you feel confident about. The sad news is that many doctors just don't have the time to keep up with you to the degree you need them. They may not have the time/inclination to keep up with the changes in diabetes research. This doesn't mean you can't do your own research though and talk with your doctor about what you find. Good luck with whatever you do. I wish you the best. A fellow diabetic, D. Allgrove
[[Medicine is dangerous and nobody should have to be on any type of medication forever. Most pills list possible side effects. Those side effects may not happen now, but the medication you are taking could slowly deteriorate some organ or 2 in your body that eventually something goes wrong 10 years after taking the same medication.]] Very true. Recent studies have shown the dangers of certain cardiac medications. Most studies do not weigh the benefits of drugs against potential side effects because drug companies fund many of the studies or control how they are reported. It's your life, your health and, ultimately, your decision. I would not take any drug that I felt was not benefiting me. Dave
John, keep monitoring your blood sugar. If it is normal than don't take the medication. However, if it isn't than you must take it!!!! As for the supplements, you are taking your life in your hands and risking your health with questionable safety for the herbal crap - stay clear of it! "John" news:4WYId.221252$ye4.91077@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... > My Doctor had me on Glucophage (Metformin) for 2 years. I started taking > it back in fall of 2002 when I was reading 200+ everyday. I had > determined the cause from drinking so much juices each day rather than > water. I used to buy a few gallons of Grape Juice, Lemonade, Pink > Grapefruit, etc. It was notice that I was losing weight for no reason, > plus getting thirsty more often. When I had my lab tests, I was reading > 245 mg/dL. So I stopped drinking the juices and started on the > glucophage. Within a month and a half I was keeping me readings between > 90 and 135 mg/dL. > > It is now 2 years later and still reading in between 90 to 135 mg/dL. > Most of the readings are mainly under 120 mg/dL. > > This past October I stopped taking my glucophage (metformin) and still > continue reading between 90 to 120 mg/dL, sometimes even a reading or 2 > under 90. > > So therefore what is the point in taking further medication? > > My doctor feels that once a person starts on medication, they are on it a > lifetime, meaning forever. He doesn't hesitate in writing new > prescriptions. I am going to look for another doctor. > > Medicine is dangerous and nobody should have to be on any type of > medication forever. Most pills list possible side effects. Those side > effects may not happen now, but the medication you are taking could slowly > deteriorate some organ or 2 in your body that eventually something goes > wrong 10 years after taking the same medication. > > It is actually better to get on nutritional supplements, vitamins, > minerals, herbs, etc. Certain supplements are capable to nurish your body > to resist diabetes and other diseases, rather than block or cause distress > in your body. > > I am currently on High Blood Pressure pills. I also taking lots of > garlic, Vitamin C, just started on Roex Hurricane, Ester-C, Roex PC-95 > (Grape Seed Extract), also Potassium. I skipped taking my blood pressure > pills for a couple days and my readings climbed up...thus I went back on > them. Though I will keep checking and perhaps seek more supplements and > herbs in hopes I can weed myself off the High Blood Pressure pills. > > I am hoping with the new doctor he will agree with me and work with me. > > -John L. > > Start « Previous 1 2 Related Discussion: Might be relevant for some www.colondrano.com (11 posts) talo-navicular bone fusion (2 posts) Water: How much should you drink every day? (1 posts) A vitamin for diabetics (2 posts) Top Discussions From Our Archives Itch/Scratch Syndrome - Anal Itch Re: Questions RE: Type II Diabetes HELP Other Discussion Categories Diabetes Symptoms Health Care Policy Health Care Providers HMO Arthritis Symptoms Oops!!! Unexpected Error While Reading the Feed
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