Recent Content by jillyp12

He was put on Metformin when he was 7 and then diagnosed with type 2 when he was 12 and has been on Lantus and Metformin since. They have ruled out him being a type 1 but dont think he is a typical type 2. However tests have not proven any other type. I am concerned about the DKA as he is a...

I am after some information about SGLT2 Inhibitors. My son, 20, has been a type 2 for 8 years and been on Metformin SR and Lantus solostar. They have offered to try SGLT2 inhibitors or Glitazones but I don't know much about either of these or the long term effects and side effects.. Thank you Jil

my understanding is that he was put on Lantus first as generally sulfonylurea type drugs are not used in the treatment of pediatric diabetes.......but I could be wrong

Thank you I am waiting for him to call me this week to discuss the next move, JMP

Thank you for your input. Yes he eats healthily most of the time and up until recently when he was injured he played rugby to a high level. That has had to stop due to shoulder surgery but he is hoping to get back too the gym this week. His blood tests show that he produces a good amount of...

Hello, My 18 year old son has had type 2 diabetes for 3 years and has been on metformin for 12 years. 3 years ago he was put onto Lantus solostar and whist this has helped to reduce his levels at times it is not doing so consistently. Today they have suggested that he starts to take...

Yes they are his actual insulin levels and I think they should be below 19? They were about 37 when he was originally diagnosed at 5 but have mostly been controlled over the years. Unfortunately they seem to have taken a huge jump up again.

He was born with lots of difficulties and the diagnosed at 5 with insulin resistance and has ben on metformin since then. (I have PCOS and type 2 with a MI history. His sister has PCOS and is insulin resitant) Although he is a larger than average child he is not obese and has always had a...

Hello, My son was told yesterday that he has diabetes. Type 2. It is not a complete shock as he has been on metformin since he was 5, however I have been left feeling a little inadequate with knowledge and what to do next. Does anyone have any thoughts please. Jillyp12