Type2 diabetes

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Type2 diabetes

Asked for Male, 60 Years

My father has diabetes for the past 5 years and has been taking medicines daily... Can you pls suggest if the medicines taken daily will have any side effect ?

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Dr. Geetendra Singh Dhanawat

Diabetologist 21 yrs exp Mumbai

Dear sir, for this i need information about medicines which he is taking. But in general the side effects are less as compared to benefits. Consult your physician for these doubts.

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Dr. Anbazhahan Rajaram General Physician 32 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anbazhahan Rajaram

General Physician 32 yrs exp Chennai

Any drug will have side effects of varying degrees and not every one is affected by it. So periodical visit to your doctor can help identify any issues.