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I have diabetes
I have diabetes for 5 years. Am taking insulin now. My doctor said that pancreas is not working. So I hv to take insulin for life time. Is it possible? My thought is Taking insulin for life long may affects some other organs.
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Dr. Sheetal Aversekar
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
In some types of diabetes, it is possible that the pancreas doesn't produce insulin. If your doctor is sure about this type of diabetes , insulin injections is the only answer. Not taking insulin in such cases will raise the blood sugar and affect other organs.
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