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Brenda
05/13/08

Should I be the one to ask my Dr. for a different Diabetes medicine like Byetta

I have Type II Diabetes.  I take Glucophage and Actos and my fasting numbers are above 150.  Should I be the one to ask my Dr. for a different medication  like Byetta or Insulin or should I wait for him to suggest it.  I feel like he thinks he's punishing me by giving having me...

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