The Endocrine Society, the American Diabetes Assn. and the American Assn. of Clinical Endocrinologists issued a joint statement saying that the risk of stopping the drug abruptly is greater than any potential risk of cardiovascular disease that might be caused by the drug.
"Patients should continue taking all currently prescribed medications unless instructed otherwise by their healthcare provider," said Dr. Robert A. Vigersky, immediate past president of the Endocrine Society. "Stopping diabetes medications can cause significant harm and result in higher levels of blood glucose that may cause severe short-term health problems and could increase the risk of diabetes-related complications in the long term."
"Patients should continue taking all currently prescribed medications unless instructed otherwise by their healthcare provider," said Dr. Robert A. Vigersky, immediate past president of the Endocrine Society. "Stopping diabetes medications can cause significant harm and result in higher levels of blood glucose that may cause severe short-term health problems and could increase the risk of diabetes-related complications in the long term."
