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Can I take pain medications if I have diabetes?

I have diabetes and I want to take pain medications. Can I take pain medications if I have diabetes?

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*NSAIDS,aspirin,ibuprofen,naproxen* etc can be taken by diabetics safely, one should keep in mind that painkillers, if used excessively, can have side effects such as stomach ulcer, and kidney damage.