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Taking steroids is possibly one of the main causes of cataracts. Not all cataract surgery goes well. My wife had one done 4 weeks ago and everything is more blurry than it was before. The opthalmist can't see anything wrong with the surgery. I suspect she will be need glasses when she has them...

Hi. The effect that viruses can have on the pancreas is not yet readily accepted by the medical profession but I think it could be relevant in your case as I think it was in mine. I also know of a colleague who developed LADA after a liver infection. It isn't always an auto-immune condition.

Hi. I assume you have already tried a low-carb diet?

For the Alarms problem I have to go to Bluetooth every few hours when the red warning appears and turn BT off and back on. The red warning clears after 5 minutes or so until the next time.

I've been on Atorvastatin for many years with no issues, but many do have problems and it's best then to stop them. Never take a dose higher than you need to keep your levels just into the right region. The GP needs to provide a full 'lipids panel' every year to show what your levels are. If...

HI. Just keep an eye on your BS with a meter as Gliclazide can cause low BS if your pancreas still has good beta cells. In general you need to keep the carbs down but if your BS does go low you may need to reduce the Gliclazide dose. Metformin never does that much in reducing BS but it's a safe...

What do you mean by an injectable non insulin? What is the brand or generic name for the prescribed drug?

Hi. This is a well known problem and not due to a faulty sensor. It's a problem between Bluetooth and typically mobile phones with Android. The recent Android 13 update appears to have made it worse. Google, who provide Android are apparently looking into it, but have been for 6 months or more...

Hi. I was on a Gliptin together with max Gliclazide and Metformin before insulin. The Gliptin will help a bit but not by a lot. Can you let us know whether you are slim and losing weight? If you have low insulin like I had you will be burning body fat for energy and losing weight. Ask the medics...

I think you need to review the amount of carbs you are eating. I take the point raised by @Oldvatr about the risks of low BS with Ozempic but it appears that currently you are effectively having carbs to feed the meds. Ozempic is normally prescribed for T2s with high BS and excess weight. Prior...

And the best way to fat strip remains lower carbs and exercise

It could just be nail fungus but do get it checked out. If it is fungus Tea Tree oil may help. My DN said it's the only stuff that works and she's right.

Hi. The main thing to think about is diet, although exercise is also important. Carbs are our biggest problem food group as they are converted to glucose in the stomach and stored as fat if not needed. Try to make your meals up of mainly proteins and fat. Look for Total Carbs (on the back of...

Hi. Normally unexpected weight loss with diabetes implies late onset T1 (LADA) as the body isn't producing enough insulin to metabolise carbs and hence the body burns it's own fat instead. Eating fats & proteins is the best way to ensure enough food and help reduce the weight loss. I don't...

Repaglinide works by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. If it works and you have too many carbs you may put on weight. If the dose is too high without enough carbs you will go hypo. I would suggest keeping the carbs down and it's possible a lower dose may be indicated but you need...

Yes, this should not happen from an insulin injection. Do seek medical help

Hi, I have no experience of the glutide drugs (there are few different ones) but past postings show they can help with weight loss but can have some side effects. If you are able to control what you eat despite your problems with anxiety, do keep the carbs down as these are the main cause of...

I've never seen anything that suggests these are in conflict. Do some Googling about any contras. When I was on Gliclazide for many years (full dose) I took Co-codamol quite often. Also ask a pharmacist.

First, the Metformin is unlikely to be the problem as it never has that much effect. Have you considered having Reactive Hypoglycemia? This is where the pancreas produces excessive amounts of insulin after eating. Do suggest this to your GP and do ask for a referral.

I think you need to understand a bit more about the drugs and the differences between late onset T1 (LADA). Gliclazide stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin and the fact that 80mg is causing hypos implies your pancreas is in a reasonable state. I was on 320mg/day before insulin and it...