What works the best for diabetes, insulin or tablets?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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If pills aren't enough to get your blood sugar under control, your doctor may recommend insulin.

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Consult a Endocrinologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My blood test shows extra calcium at 12.9mg and I weigh 100kg at 59 years old. There's a parathyroid issue on the right side of my neck that's been there for 4 years. Do I need surgery for this or can it be treated with medication? The test says it's excess calcium so I'm worried about what to do next

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I've been taking glizid total p 7.5 as my doctor recommended, but I've recently moved and discovered the pharmacy here doesn't have it because it's no longer being made. Could you recommend an alternative that works the same way?

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