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Shedding Light on the Co-morbidities of DiabetesThe Complications of Having Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes

Are my symptoms due to my medication?

Dr. Bill Quick
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Physician and Medical Director of DiabetesMonitor.com

Dr. Bill Quick and his wife Steph are the authors of one of the ...

Dr. Bill Quick

Sunday, March 22, 2009
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Sometimes when I receive questions by e-mail, I would like to share my answers with everyone, not just the initial writer. The following e-mail concerns a question I'm frequently asked: whether a medical finding that's new for the patient is related to a diabetes drug. The e-mail asked: "I have b...
  1. i challenge the re-dechallenge
    frankenduf
    Monday, March 23, 2009 at 04:45 PM

    i have 2 comments: 1- why would anyone rechallenge?

    2- in this case, why not simply substitute? every DM med has a substitute- insulin and the sulfonylureas work the best, followed by metformin, and then the TZDs and DPP IV agonists- so there is always another option- maybe not as effective, but for peace of mind alone would be better

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