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Is insulin necessary
Fasting sugar is 135 and post food is 230
Taking tablets already
Is insulin required or can control with tablets and diet
Please suggest
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A type 2 diabetic patient requires insulin if
1. the blood sugars are persistently high (F>140, PP>200, Hba1c>9) despite maximal dosages of oral medications
2. Patient is actively losing weight with symptoms like excessive urination
3. Oral medications are unsafe due to kidney or liver disorders
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Kindly mention oral medications which you are taking, the recent Hba1c, follow strict dietary precautions and exercise regimen if no contraindication
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