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I am prescribed 2 medications for other conditions, both are described as raising blood glucose levels (Gabapentin and Lansoprizole) What difference do the make to blood glucose readings? What do I need to do to manage thos? Should I not worry? Thanks

I have been given the name of Professor Taylor at NewcastleUni as someone who is researching this. Although small scale (my understanding) the team have seen this group of people (diabetics T2 for more than 10 years)go into remission following very low calorie diets. They become medication free...

I am very pleased with the way in which Trulicity has brought down my blood glucose levels, however a comment made by my nurse made me think. She informed me that the way in which the drug works is to ‘squeeze’ my pancreas to produce the insulin needed to manage my glucose levels. I understand...

I am trying to follow a low carb diet but seem to remember a warning about not eating sufficient carbs when using this medication? Has anyone had an experience or knowledge of this please? And what is a sufficient number of carbs? Thanks

I have recently been given some new meds which have brought stability in my blood glucose levels. AND as a result this means that my blood sugar levels are under control this has meant that I have good focus on tasks and as a result good ability to control my eating habits which In turn means...

Informed by Pharmacist Omeprazole adversely affects how Empagliflozen works. Thoughts please

How would you know if you were wrongly diagnosed type2 if you were really type 1

I have recently been prescribed Jardiance and was informed by my diabetes nurse to keep my carbs up, but by what she didn’t say. Any ideas please?

Hello all you amazing people. I have been diagnosed for over 10 years.I am doing the low carb low calorie diet and am doing ok. Am now not taking glicazide as it is causing hypos, but I keep falling off the wagon about every fortnight which leads to horrendous highs! I know I am an idiot but am...