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Hi Rick I have been on Forxiga for 8 months now. It has been very effective for me. I haven't suffered any side effects and none of the chest pains or thrush/urinary track infections. This is surprising, as I normally seem to get all of the side effects listed! I was on 5mg for four months...

I had my HBA1C results last week and asked for a printout from my gp. I saw that my kidney results were minus 59. My gp said it was nothing to concern myself about! So I did what all we diabetics have to do, that is ignore the medics and do my own research, and low and behold my results indicate...

Hi there I stopped taking Januvia for similar reasons. However I did so after consulting my GP. He did not disagree with me at all and was happy to offer alternative meds. My friend is an attorney in the USA and is involved with a class action against the manufacturers of Januvia. Most meds...

An interesting question. I was given Pioglitazone last month. This was after I requested to be taken off of Januvia due to the risks of cancer. My friend works for a law firm in New York and is dealing with those involved in a class action against the manufacturers of Januvia, so although there...

Hi there I had similar surgery this time last year, removal of cyst, ovaries and hysterectomy including cervix. I take oral meds. I experienced problems post surgery and spent 6 hours in recovery whilst they tried to stabilise my sugar level. I was put on an insulin pump for two days and was...

Hi Sooliz Yes, it was quite a shock, to be honest it still seems so surreal. I wasn't expecting any other news as I feel great. When I spoke to my doctor this week, I asked him about fatty liver, what should I do about it, should I see a nutritionist etc; however, he said that I should...

So a year ago, I posted that I had raised enzymes in my liver. I recently had my annual fasting blood test and the result showed that the enzyme levels had almost doubled! My GP was unsure whether to send me for a liver ultrasound as the NHS have been complaining to GP's that they are sending...

I would say that if you have persistent bloating, then it is worthwhile speaking to your gp. This can be indicative of other things and depending on your age, it may be prudent to discuss this with your GP. One of the symptoms of cysts on the ovaries can be bloating, so if in doubt please check...

Thank you everyone for your replies. I have started on the new meds and taking them in the evening, so far so good. It is interesting regarding the link between statins and raised liver enzymes. My GP wants to see me in two weeks for another fasting blood test and is monitoring my levels...

Hi everyone, I am hoping that someone may have some insight for me. Just back from my fasting blood test follow up with my GP. He said that my diabetes is being controlled very well and was very pleased with me, however, (there is always a however isn't there?) He is concerned about raised...

I had the flu jab a couple of weeks ago.... absolutely fine afterwards. I had the pnuemonia jab on Monday and although I was told that I may suffer from a sore arm, I'm pleased to say that this didn't happen. I had a bad reaction to the flu virus last year and didn't want to take any chances...

I had the flu jab last week for the first time. No ill effects. My GP said that I should also have the pneumo jab in two weeks time. He did not recommend having them at the same time. Although I am not over 65, I did succumb to the flu last winter for the first time in my life, and don't want to...

I was offered the flu jab last year and declined. I have been type 2 since 2010 and fortunately don't have any other health issues. I work full time and never get a cold. However, in January I fell victim to a strain of flu which left me in bed for 2 weeks, and necessitated a home visit from an...

Just noticed this post and have now registered for this service. I had no idea that this was available for Scottish diabetics! Any access to information which may help me control my diabetes is great, so thank you for posting this information. However, it is not in a prominent place, so perhaps...

I visited my GP yesterday for the results of my fasting blood test. The last one was one year ago. The good news was that my average blood sugar level was 6, as opposed to 12, a year ago. My cholestorol was normal, whereas it was too high previously. However, I was informed that my liver showed...