I have diabetes type 2, If I stop taking my medications would that be certain de!


Question:

I have diabetes type 2, If I stop taking my medications would that be certain death?

Trying to find an easy way out.


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It would not be certain death and it depends on how well your diabetes is controlled. Some people are able to control their diabetes through diet and exercise alone. This is usually the diabetics who are on oral pills, not insulin. So if you get your weight closer to the ideal body weight for your height, you may be able to go off these pills. However, you shouldn't just stop taking your pills.
If you are on insulin, diet and exercise may help, but you probably shouldn't stop taking it.
If you stop taking your medication, you might first become very uncomfortable. You might be thirsty, gain or lose weight, pee a lot, and feel moody, irritable, shaky, or sweaty. You would be increasing your risk of complications including heart attack, stroke, blindness, lost limbs, sexual dysfuncation, etc.
Diabetes is very serious. I would suggest not going off your medications unless you have talked to your doctor about it and really thought about the consequences for awhile. If the medicine is too expensive, talk to your doctor or call the drug company. They might be able to get it to you for free or at least at a reduced cost.




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