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If or how should the new diabetic drug be incorporated for Diabetes II

Posted by sad43 @sad43, Feb 2 1:39pm

I have type II diabetes with some chronic kidney disease. The drugs prescribed when I was first diagnosed 25 years ago have not changed since, except for changes to the amount of Metformin. What, if any, changes should be made to my current regimen, especially based on the wide variety of new drugs that have been developed in the past 20 years?
My current regimen is: Metformin ER 2x500mg , glipizide 10mg am, 5mg pm, lisinopril 2.5mg, Atorvastatin 10mg.

Thanks SAD

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jim18 | @jim18 | Mar 7 8:29pm
In reply to @sad43 "Thanks, I've asked my PCP on a number of occasions and always get the same answer:..." + (show)
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Thanks,

I've asked my PCP on a number of occasions and always get the same answer: you are on the best treatment regimen, which is precisely why I came to this site. So, thanks again.

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@sad43 If your A1C is low why change what is working? If the treatment still leaves you with a high A1c or you are suffering bad side effects, it might be useful to get a second opinion from another doctor.

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sad43 | @sad43 | Mar 7 11:00pm
In reply to @jim18 "@sad43 If your A1C is low why change what is working? If the treatment still leaves..." + (show)
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@sad43 If your A1C is low why change what is working? If the treatment still leaves you with a high A1c or you are suffering bad side effects, it might be useful to get a second opinion from another doctor.

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Thanks

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