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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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ur advise
by nina10, Mar 05, 2008 05:01PM
hi,
i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes late last year. i was instructed by my physician to take the following drugs
1) Metformin 1tablet 3 times a day
2) Glimepiride 1 tablet once a day.
Right now i have been trying to see if i can improve my condition by just eating right and doing some exercise. I really hate taking drugs. Do u think what i am trying to do will help,or it will just worsen the situation. Thanks alot, Ugo.
i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes late last year. i was instructed by my physician to take the following drugs
1) Metformin 1tablet 3 times a day
2) Glimepiride 1 tablet once a day.
Right now i have been trying to see if i can improve my condition by just eating right and doing some exercise. I really hate taking drugs. Do u think what i am trying to do will help,or it will just worsen the situation. Thanks alot, Ugo.
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Mar 07, 2008 02:09PM
, Mar 07, 2008 02:09PM
Hi,
I most definitely think that your goals of exercising and eating better will make a difference! For many people with Type 2 diabetes, changing their diets and increasing their exercise will help insulin sensitivity improve, and thus a need for less medications(and in some cases any at all). So definitely give it your best shot. If you need additional nutritional guidance, diabetes nutritionists are a great resource as well. Be sure to speak with your doctor before beginning any rigorous exercise routines to make sure everything is in good shape for you to start.
Good luck and take care.
I most definitely think that your goals of exercising and eating better will make a difference! For many people with Type 2 diabetes, changing their diets and increasing their exercise will help insulin sensitivity improve, and thus a need for less medications(and in some cases any at all). So definitely give it your best shot. If you need additional nutritional guidance, diabetes nutritionists are a great resource as well. Be sure to speak with your doctor before beginning any rigorous exercise routines to make sure everything is in good shape for you to start.
Good luck and take care.
