Diabetic,started the Apidra sliding scale dosages. Doc says to also take metformin.Is this right?
I’m a 45 yr. old female with type 2 diabetic. I’ve known since 2002 when I went to doctor for harmone treatments that I thought I needed after a complete hystorectomy. Incidentlly found out I was a type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure. Over the past 8 yrs. I’ve gone through spells where I didn’t always take care of my diabetes. I guess I was in denial partly because of the shady doctor that I thought was in cahoots with the diabetic class instructor due to a snide comment made concerning how much money they made off of the class attendees. Also, when I’d check my sugar, sometimes it would be a little high, like 175, after I’d eaten, but for the most part it was normal. Went a couple or three days without checking it and finally, when I did one morning, it was 555. I freaked! I went to a different internal doctor that confirmed I was a diabetic. After 555, I really needed no confirmation. I was put on metformin and a great diet & excersise plan. I lost 25 lbs. but experienced alot o
