CAN YOU STOP TAKING INSULIN MEDICATION AFTER YOU BEEN ON IT FOR AWHILE?

by DAVID K.MCDONALD

CAN YOU STOP TAKING INSULIN MEDICATION AFTER YOU BEEN ON IT FOR AWHILE,HOW SAFE IS IT.I'M A DIABETIC AND I'M TAKING MEDICATIONS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE,DIABETES,AND I HAVE AN ENLARGED HEART TAKING MEDICATION FOR THAT ALSO.

THANK YOU.



Treatments for diabetes
by: Alba

Hi David,

First, I wish you good recovery from all your health problems.

Coming to your concerns. I do not know what type of diabetes you have. However, to my impression you may be type 2 diabetic
and have been on insulin treatment for type 2 diabetes.

One can stop taking insulin medication after been on it for awhile according to your doctor suggestions. Of course, you need to shift to other diabetic medications in order to control your diabetes.

Besides, any dietary changes is helpful for your blood sugar, blood pressure and enlarged heart.

By the way, your enlarged heart most probably may be due to persistent high blood pressure. As diabetes is a complex condition, it is often complicated with high blood pressure and heart diseases consequently.

Thus, you should take "triple" care for your diabetes, blood pressure and heart.

I am not sure what other info on diabetes you need from us. You can write and send your other concerns.

Take care!