Newly diagnosed first post

[stephenlopez]

Hi all just an update I still don't know what type I am however I had a letter today to say if my anti gad antibodies results were normal I would be put on sitaglyptin I think that's how it's spelt. Anyone else have any experience with this medication?

I guess you are spelling the name of drug wrong, It is sitagliptin. I don't have any experience with sitagliptin as I've been only prescribed metformin, however, I guess this https://zovon.com/drugs/drug-by-condition/drugs-treating-type-ii-diabetes/ can help because I guess this blog just made an encyclopedia of drugs used for diabetes.

 

[Deanbcfc81]

Hi all had a call today and was advised my c-peptide was fine and I was negative for celiac too. Everything points to type 2 so depending on the appointment tomorrow with the gastroenterologist they will be treating me for type 2 and may end of treating with either diet or sitaglyptin.

 

[Diakat]

Hi all had a call today and was advised my c-peptide was fine and I was negative for celiac too. Everything points to type 2 so depending on the appointment tomorrow with the gastroenterologist they will be treating me for type 2 and may end of treating with either diet or sitaglyptin.

At least you know the plan now. Hope it all goes well.

 

[EllieM]

I thought metformin was the drug of choice for new T2s????
Good that you've got a definite diagnosis.

 

[Deanbcfc81]

I thought metformin was the drug of choice for new T2s????
Good that you've got a definite diagnosis.

Hi EllieM it is correct that metformin is the starter medication. I was put on them and had a really bad reaction so had to stop taking them.