Recent Content by madge69

Hi, I am also insulin intolerant, this was only diagnosed after being on numerous meds and nothing seem to make a difference. Was originally diagnosed with type 1, but after continuous high bloods I decided that i wasnt doing it right so I wouldnt do it at all and threw the lot away pens...

is anyone on pioglitazone or similar diabetes meds? I am insulin resistant type 2 and was diagnosed with fibro after trying these meds, but after a year of suffering I discovered it was the meds causing the pain and was taken off them, my GP has logged the side affects

thank god im not the only one going mad with this!!!! but I went on insulin pump in november 2010 and HBA1C is now 8.6 from 12.8, I have noticed my itching has reduced dramatically :D I think keeping bgs at a good rate deffo helps, but good moisturising helps too as my skin is very dry. I...

After trying everything else as Im insulin resistant, my doctor put me on pioglitazone, but i had a really bad reaction to it. I started to feel my joints were in pain and eventually had pain everywhere, but my doctor said it was not connected. Even the stong painkillers didnt numb the pain...

Hi rogervansteeden, I have been on pioglitazone since may last year and after about 2-3 months of taking it I started having terrible joint pain, to point that I could not climb stairs etc. What problems did you have as I am new to the forum and still taking the tablets.