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I have type 2 diabetes, controlled with Metformin and Sitagliptin. However, I appear to be suffering from some nasty side effects. I keep getting oral thrush. It's driving me mad. Nothing will clear it apart from a week's course of flucozanole. Sometimes, I no sooner finish the course when...

Has anyone ever been diagnosed with diabetic sialosis? It's a condition where diabetes causes massive swelling of the parotid glands (in the face, around the jaw). I've been diagnosed by the maxillo-facial surgeon, who also tested me for, and ruled out, Sjogren's syndrome. The pain this causes...

Since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, my health seems to have spiralled downwards. I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a pinprick rash over my feet and legs, which is getting worse. I have also been diagnosed with chronic anaemia, chronic sinusitis, and hypothyroidism. I have...

I have a worsening leg rash that the doctors cannot fathom out. I'm type 2 diabetic, on Glucophage and Januvia. It started across the top of my feet, spread around to the sides and is now spreading slowly up my lower legs. The rash is composed of tiny, purple spots. Does anyone know what...