Comments on: Can someone take insulin tablets ihey suspect they might have diabetes but are afraid to discover it?

By: Richard F

Richard F — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:28:45 +0000

Hi,
Taking insulin tabs if you don’t need them is dumb.
Make him understand that diabetes is the 5th biggest killer in the planet. Get him checked out Now.
Recently my Wife of 50 years became a type 1 Diabetic it nearly killed her. Now she has to live with injecting twice a day and really watching her diet.
Your friend has one life, tell him to get a grip and get checked out.
If you need to know how to live with the disease go to
http:www.movingonwithdiabetes.com
It contain some excellent information that will be useful for your friend.
Good Luck.
Rich.

By: kris

kris — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:05:12 +0000

IT IS NEVER SAFE TO TAKE MEDICINES WITHOUT DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION. GO SEE A DOCTOR.

By: Savannah

Savannah — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:07:40 +0000

Go to a doctor, that can KILL you if you’re not really diabetic. I’ve been diabetic since I was 2.

By: Clauda N

Clauda N — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:02:36 +0000

It may not be diabetes and yes there is a danger in taking tablets that you don’t even know they are needed he will have to go to a doctor it’s not as bad now getting checked out for diabetes as well as treating it.

By: krazyinchicago

krazyinchicago — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:47:37 +0000

he could have diabetes but he could also have a number of other conditions as well. If you take diabetic medication and are not a diabetic you could die. Make sure he sees a doctor. there are free clinics in almost every city. make him go.

By: Ernie

Ernie — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:34:23 +0000

Tell your friend to get his head out of the sand. Dealing with diabetes is a lot easier if you have a clear treatment plan. Sounds like he is trying to manage his fears by taking a pill. If he does not have diabetes, taking the glucose lowering tablets can kill him. Just so you know there are no insulin tablets; insulin is destroyed by the stomach acids that is why insulin is injected. Tell your friend to man up and see a doctor.

By: lynnbodoni

lynnbodoni — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:34:58 +0000

Your friend is a fool, and is taking extreme chances with his health.

As others have said, there’s no such thing as “insulin pills”.

When a patient takes insulin, or oral antidiabetic medications, he has to get laboratory tests to find out his basic measurements. Then his doctor has to figure out how much medicine to start off with, and will give other instructions, such as diet and exercise program. Then the patient has to test himself several times during the day, to see how his body reacts to the medicine and new lifestyle. The patient needs to be overseen by the doctor.

Insulin and other diabetic medications are sold by prescription only. Just where does your friend think he’s going to get these medications? Off a street dealer? That source isn’t really reliable, how does a buyer know that he’s getting a pure, quality product, or even the product that he wants? Street dealers are notorious for cutting the products or even selling any junk they happen to come across.

Fainting spells, by the way, would be caused by LOW blood sugar in a diabetic who is on medication, not high blood sugar. Your friend has something else wrong with him.

By: oklatonola

oklatonola — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:42:59 +0000

There is no such thing as an insulin pill. Sorry, but I’ve been a type 1 diabetic FOR 54 YEARS., so I KNOW there is no such thing as an “insulin pill”. If you ingest insulin, it gets broken down in the stomach by acids and digestive enzymes, so that once it enters the bloodstream it is no longer insulin. Insulin has to be injected to be effective. All the type 2 diabetes oral medications do is stimulate your body to produce more insulin naturally, along with diet. There is no such thing as an “insulin pill.”

By: Andi

Andi — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:23:58 +0000

Just like everyone has said – NO, its not likely he could get insulin (injectable) or pills without seeing a doctor. The symptoms do not sound like diabetes and it does sound like he needs to see someone about what is happening. It does sound like heart or circulation problems.

By: amy lynn

amy lynn — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:59:28 +0000

Using any diabetic medications can cause unsafe drops in sugar levels if they are not needed. Stop guessing. Get to a doctor for a full check up. It could be something else.