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<blockquote data-quote="Mep" data-source="post: 1156922" data-attributes="member: 211362"><p>Yes I personally think it should be standard procedure before considering using insulin. At least that way they know whether or not you have insulin deficiency. I also think they should have it as standard procedure to run the diagnostic tests once you're on oral meds every couple of years at least to check the state of your insulin production. </p><p></p><p> The only reason I had the tests done again back in 2010 was because I had been on oral meds for 5 years with all different types of oral meds used and in the end they were not making any difference for me. Of course the reason for that they discovered was because I hardly produce any insulin anyhow. </p><p></p><p>Those diabetic meds only work when you produce sufficient insulin. And yes, most of the oral meds themselves stimulate your pancreas to secrete more insulin so your beta cells do wind up damaged. I also have insulin resistance which would've contributed as well. I would say to any type 2 that is noticing that things aren't working to ask for diagnostic tests to be run again. Docs are too quick to insist you must stay on oral meds. I'm glad I insisted as it turned out I had to be on insulin.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mep, post: 1156922, member: 211362"] Yes I personally think it should be standard procedure before considering using insulin. At least that way they know whether or not you have insulin deficiency. I also think they should have it as standard procedure to run the diagnostic tests once you're on oral meds every couple of years at least to check the state of your insulin production. The only reason I had the tests done again back in 2010 was because I had been on oral meds for 5 years with all different types of oral meds used and in the end they were not making any difference for me. Of course the reason for that they discovered was because I hardly produce any insulin anyhow. Those diabetic meds only work when you produce sufficient insulin. And yes, most of the oral meds themselves stimulate your pancreas to secrete more insulin so your beta cells do wind up damaged. I also have insulin resistance which would've contributed as well. I would say to any type 2 that is noticing that things aren't working to ask for diagnostic tests to be run again. Docs are too quick to insist you must stay on oral meds. I'm glad I insisted as it turned out I had to be on insulin. [/QUOTE]
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