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I'll have to get some friends as sharp as you lol. I admit to more than a smile on this miserable, wet Sunday morning. Doug

Some information on diazoxide: http://www.patient.co.uk/medicine/diazoxide-eudemine Doug

I was on dapagliflozin for a while and it is good for both lowering BG and weight - you pee out glucose and it's calories. Canagliflozin is the next drug in that family of drugs that inhibit the re-uptake of glucose in the kidneys. Unfortunately balanitis and a case of UTI meant that my endo...

Hope all goes well on Monday and that you get your blood sugars sorted. Take care Doug Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Sorry I could be of no more help. I hope that we have some others on the forum who have experience of taking malaria medications. Regards Doug

I have the Mac app and it logs me in automatically following setting it up initially Doug

Hi I am not on LCHF so do not know if this lipid increase is to be expected. Hopefully one of our many LCHFers will be able to give you advice in that respect. Personally, I would not want my lipids at the levels that yours are and would take the offered statin. Take care Doug

Hi Teddybear Sorry to hear of your problems. Both the cold and the inhalers could be affecting your blood sugar levels. One of the side effects of steroid based inhalers can be increased blood sugars. Here is some information on colds and diabetes...

I agree, Runner. A dramatic turnaround. Doug

Hi I have never needed malaria medication but found this: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Malaria/Pages/Treatment.aspx Hope it helps you. Doug

Hi Destiny Sorry to hear about your asthma and those high blood glucose readings. Your inhalers, if you use them may be having an effect on your level but I would be rushing to my GP or to hospital if I had levels as high as 29.9. Take care Doug

Hi Ian Glad to hear that your regime is producing good results for you. Take care Doug Type 2 diabetes Metformin 500mg td Cholesterol and blood pressure on target with medication. Also living with Parkinson's Disease. Happily helping to moderate this great forum.

Exenatide, liraglutide and dapagliflozin are other possibilities from the newer diabetes medications. Regards Doug Type 2 diabetes Metformin 500mg td Cholesterol and blood pressure on target with medication. Also living with Parkinson's Disease. Happily helping to moderate this great forum.

Diagnosed at age 45 - by the ASCOT clinical research team. Type 2 diabetes Metformin 500mg td Cholesterol and blood pressure on target with medication. Also living with Parkinson's Disease. Happily helping to moderate this great forum.

One of the great things about this forum is that among the struggles that are often expressed we do have these uplifting personal testimonies. My admiration goes to all who achieve their goals for a life that is less troubled by diabetes - however they get there. Doug Type 2 diabetes...

Sharp pains In the sole of the foot can also be caused by plantar fasciitis. That condition would not, however, cause other muscle pains. Hope your doc can sort out your problem. Regards Doug Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Many thanks for your reply. It has enlightened me. I am not, however, offended and never said that I was. Regards Doug

I have not overlooked those sentences. They were like people saying "I don't mean to offend" and then saying something offensive! You said that it was just your experience and then wrote it in a way that implied it was a general experience. I am still interested as to why your comments about...

Glazeddoughnuts Why might I find it a useful medication but researchers or HCPs would not? Incidentally, I am a co-applicant for 2 clinical research grants. Yes this is a sharing space but your post did not come over solely as a sharing of your experiences but as what would happen to anyone...