Hi all,
I’m new to this forum and this is my first post
I was diagnosed as diabetic in February 2019 and was put on Metformin 500mg 3 times a day. In September 2023 my A1c went up to 83 so my GP put me on Syjnjardy 1000mg metformin and 5mg enpagliflozin twice a day. Since then my A1c has...
This might get a little complicated as it is broad ranging. If in doubt skip to the end then read the middle. :-)
I had a scary HbA1c of 7.2% at my last test which is roughly equivalent to an average BG reading of 8.9 mmol/L.
This was compounded by my having done an A1CNow test on the same day...
It is rather clear that medical professionals do understand the value and mechanics of ketones...but only when it is drug induced?
For the Good of Your Patients, Continue Using SGLT2 Inhibitors
Per-Henrik Groop, MD, DMSc
DISCLOSURES
November 14, 2018...
Some interesting slides on SGLT2.
http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/diabetes-2017-part-1/
http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/diabetes-2017-part-2/
For me...this stands out...perhaps just perhaps...we could get similar or more benefits with 80-90g carbs reduction daily. :D
The EMPA-REG study had positive CVD outcome and ignited interest in this class of T2D medication.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/859551
But what I find encouraging is this view
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/866568?src=soc_tw_160804-pM_mscpedt_news_tho
Interesting how they reframe...