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Reviewer: fred, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes 5 years ago. During that time i was prescribed Metformin and although i had no problems with that medication, my Dr, just recently put me on Repaglinide No side effects to report except for (weight gain).
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Reviewer: Mr P, Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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Need be in 0.5 mg , the minimum doses, this TO AVOID very Risky HYPOGLYCEMIA EVENTS (LOW risky Sugar caused by pill), my recommendation take with each meal (0.5 ms pill) 3 times a day- takes approx 30 minutes to act-
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Reviewer: George, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have used repaglinide for 14 years. It has kept my glucose levels in check all this time. Only recently has my readings gone up slowly. My doctor is deciding maybe to change my medication. It is easy to use and remember to take.
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Reviewer: Barb, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I began this medication 3 yrs ago, during my convalescence from surgery (at which time I was also initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes). Following the surgery, as soon as I was well enough to begin walking a bit, my blood sugars dropped immediately into the normal range. They have remained there ever since and I have maintained excellent control (A1C levels 5.2-5.6) ever since, on 2 mg three
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