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Thanks for reply.

Hi to you all. My question is that after being diagnosed with gout my GP prescribed Febuxostat 80mg with Lactose could this raise my blood sugar and also cause foot to swell. Any advise would be most welcome I am type2. Many thanks.

I saw my Gp this morning and he as taken me off allopurinol, so will fill you in on my readings over the next few days. Regards

Thanks TriciaWs

Fasting was 11 . 1 John john

I have been advised by GP to take allopurinol for gout symptoms, but since taking it my glucose readings are a lot higher that normal. My readings have been around the 5 and 6 mark. But since taking allopurinol they are around 10 to 12. Nothing else as changed like diet exercise etc. Also not...

7.3 yesterday 8.7 today.

I know it is wrong to sit in the background, but finding time to get on this wonderful forum after dealing with six great grandchildren 4 grandchildren keeps me busy. I joined the forum awhile back now and was doing very well with type 2. I was getting between 5-6. Last September I had an heart...

I did this course and it was very useful, keep an open mind. Regards John

I must admit my course made me realise what I was doing wrong on the food front CathyP.

A couple of years ago roughly I attended a 6 week course from my GP and was put on lixisenatide , I lost about 5 stone and it was brilliant for me. I am holding steady at 14 stone.

Oats so simple, one slice of toast with a smidging of marmalade . Lunch a mackerel salad no bread. Tonight it will be jacket potato with cheese and onion sandwich filling.

4.6 this morning

Hi, I am returning after a long absence and not sure where to start, any help would be greatful .