How soon after taking Avandaryl will my symptoms improve?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Avandaryl works to control your type 2 diabetes by changing the way your body makes and uses insulin. After one to two weeks of using Avandaryl, you may see that your blood sugar control starts to improve. In most people, Avandaryl is working fully within two to three months. It is important to maintain your diabetes diet while on treatment with Avandaryl. The drug does not replace dietary control of your blood sugar.

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