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Question :

Posted On : 18 Oct 2005

Do oral hypoglycemic drugs have a role in type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?

Expert Answer :

No expert answer available.

Answer Discussion :

Dr.Prashant Tanna

yes they could be in combination with Insuline In late stages where very high requirements of insulin is there or when pancreas is almost destroyed

19 years ago

rafia

19 years ago

vijay krishnan

no,not in pedi iddm

19 years ago

ajaymenon

type 1 DM is due a lack of insulin and insulin is the treatment. oral hypoglycemic only increases the sensitivity of insulin receptors and does not have a role in type 1 DM .

19 years ago

pediatriconcall

There is no role of oral antidiabetic drugs in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1.

19 years ago

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