REVERSING TYPE 2 DIABETES: HOW PHARMACISTS ARE HELPING PATIENTS TO GO DRUG-FREE

摘要

Chris Hannaway,a patient with a 14-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),used to take 500mg of metformin three times per day.Despite this,he was worried that his condition was so poorly managed that he would soon need insulin injections.Overweight,depressed,and with high blood pressure and high cholesterol,he struggled in particular with loose bowel motions and abdominal pains,both of which are known side effects of metformin.This made his job,which involved driving 12,000 miles per year,”a constant worry”.”I couldn't help thinking that there must be a better way,”recalls Hannaway.So,in 2012,when Us doctor opened a routine appointment by asking him what he really wanted,Hannaway replied that he would like to stop taking the medicines and stop having T2DM.”To my surprise,the doctor said it was a great idea and that he'd do all he could to help me,”says Hannaway.And that is what happened.Over the next seven months,Hannaway lost 16kg,stopped taking metformin-which ended his digestive symptoms in a few days-joined a gym and took up running.