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Thanks for sharing your experience David. I was able to cut the metformin dose in half without too much trouble with the insulin. I have found recently that without the Tradjenta, I am having trouble staying in range during the day. I have cut back somewhat on the insulin and started the...

If you don't mind my asking, what is the nature of your cool bag?

I had the same hope. I lost over 10 kilos and pretty much stopped eating any carbohydrates. It was not helping, and my numbers were getting worse and worse. My doctor told me that was not sustainable or healthy. Thankfully, I have been able to resume eating some carbs since I started on the...

I found myself in the same situation recently. I was taking type 2 meds for about 20 years. Last year my blood sugar numbers started climbing. Despite tweaking my meds, the numbers became dangerously high. About 2 weeks ago I finally started on insulin. My doctor said it is not unusual for...

Hi Nick, You have to excuse me but I am one of those stupid Americans with their own measurement systems. When you are talking about 5 - 8 are you talking about mmol/l? That is a measurement we do not typically use in the U.S. as we tend to use mg/dl. Living in Europe now I am needing to get...

I stopped using it years ago when my type 2 diabetes was well in control because of these issues. Recently however, I could not manage my blood sugar with meds anymore. I had to start using insulin, which brought it back under control. At that time I talked to a nephrologist. She strongly...

I have been taking Metformin for a long time but just recently started Farxiga. My doctor thought it was important I take it to avoid future kidney issues. You will find that you cannot be far away from a restroom for any lengthy period of time. You will also find that you will need to drink...

Count me in. I have been trying to not eat after 6:00. This will give me added encouragement.

Hi, I have been type 2 for approximately 20 years. My blood sugar was always well controlled, but last year I noticed it started climbing. The first couple of doctors I saw did not seem very concerned, I was told until it hit 300 there was nothing I should do. That soon happened and I was...