Comments on: US Spending On Diabetes Meds Is Soaring: Study http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/10/us-spending-on-diabetes-meds-is-soaring-study/ News, Comment and Conversation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:38:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jim http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/10/us-spending-on-diabetes-meds-is-soaring-study/#comment-379916 Jim Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:11:25 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=17001#comment-379916 Monica I disagree, I know a few people taking diabetic medication and they continue to eat and lead the same sedentary lifestyle that they led before they were diagnosed. Monica

I disagree, I know a few people taking diabetic medication and they continue to eat and lead the same sedentary lifestyle that they led before they were diagnosed.

]]> By: Monica http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/10/us-spending-on-diabetes-meds-is-soaring-study/#comment-379835 Monica Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:59:40 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=17001#comment-379835 Its not about treating the numbers, its about whats best for the patient, what makes his life simpler. If its not simple truth is, most patients wont comply with anything. Its not about treating the numbers, its about whats best for the patient, what makes his life simpler. If its not simple truth is, most patients wont comply with anything.

]]> By: Jim http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/10/us-spending-on-diabetes-meds-is-soaring-study/#comment-379635 Jim Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:47:38 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=17001#comment-379635 I agree with Brian; I had an A1C level of 6.4 and my doctor gave me a prescription for Januvia. I did not take the drug; through diet and exercise I was able to reduce my A1C to 5.6. I agree with Brian; I had an A1C level of 6.4 and my doctor gave me a prescription for Januvia. I did not take the drug; through diet and exercise I was able to reduce my A1C to 5.6.

]]> By: Pete http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/10/us-spending-on-diabetes-meds-is-soaring-study/#comment-379527 Pete Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:16:35 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=17001#comment-379527 Metformin is actually only $4 at most pharmacies. The UKPDS 10 year extension data has shown in treatment naive patients that metformin can reduce serious heart problems. Metformin is actually only $4 at most pharmacies. The UKPDS 10 year extension data has shown in treatment naive patients that metformin can reduce serious heart problems.

]]> By: Brian http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/10/us-spending-on-diabetes-meds-is-soaring-study/#comment-379473 Brian Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:21:35 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=17001#comment-379473 Here's a novel idea. Why don't they recommend controlling blood sugar through diet and exercise? It works everytime. Here’s a novel idea. Why don’t they recommend controlling blood sugar through diet and exercise? It works everytime.

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