What is the best type 2 diabetes medicine?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Metformin, in the absence of contraindications or intolerability, should be the first-line agent to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Complications of diabetes

Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

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I'm feeling this painful lump on my chest that really hurts when I press on it. I noticed that the muscle there feels uneven and doesn't seem normal compared to the other side. My right chest even looks bigger and kind of more girlish, with a darker brownish-pink color compared to the left side, which seems normal. Is this something I should be worried about? What could be causing these changes?

That could be Gybaecomastia,no need to worry visit General surgeon for further evaluation

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I'm a diabetic and have been taking Himalaya Liv 52 syrup, one tablespoon twice a day. I'm a bit concerned though, are there any known side effects of this syrup?

kk u take

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