• female
• 60 Years
• 16/05/2022

What works the best for diabetes, insulin or tablets?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 4+ Yrs

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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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