Diabetes [posted 7/16/98] Question: I wondering about the use of rezulin in a type I diabetic, who is not getting optimum use. Why would rezulin not work and what are the potential dangers?
I don’t think I understand your question. Is it not working in you? In general, Rezulin will increase the efficiency of insulin 10-30% depending on the patient-and thus allow the dosage of insulin to be decreased by increasing the efficiency of the insulin given. There are dangers of low blood sugar and the dosage of insulin needs to be decreased. There have been recent reports of liver toxicity, so this needs to be checked. One will usually get some GI effects from the medication – gas, etc. Insulin Availability for Diabetics Question: I am a diabetic on 75 to 100 units per day. I was laid off work and am without health insurance. The cost for insulin is over $100 per month. Without income, this cost is prohibitive. Is there anywhere I can get low cost or even free insulin. I am using Novolin 70/30 pen fills. Answer: Some of the drug companies have indigent patient assistance. Have your doctor write to their home office and request indigent assistance. I have several patients who rece
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