side effects

Hi, I know that this is probably the same as asking how long is a piece of string but any anecdotal evidence is probably helpful. So, I was diagnosed as Type 2 three years ago and was put on Metformin - 2 x 500 a day and didn’t have too many problems with side effects. I got my levels down...

Hi, I joined this site years ago when I was diagnosed and did ok for a while, then life got a little stressful ( a lot stressful ) and I fell off the band waggon in a big way. I am talking completely ignoring my diabetes ( type 2 ) and eating whatever I wanted when ever I wanted, sweet tooth so...

hi there, I have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, as in the last couple of weeks. I had the flu jab as recommended and I've come down with the worst cold and flu symptoms. My blood sugars are either sky high or quickly decreasing and I don't know how to keep them "normal". I don't...

I am now taking Apixaban but have just been reading up about the possible side effects and am rather horrified to find that in 1%to10% of patients it causes raised bg and an increased risk of developing diabetes. I am obliged to take an anti-coagulant at the very least for months, and possibly...

Hi :) I am 29 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes four weeks ago. This is my second GD pregnancy but last time I was able to control full with diet. Unfortunately this time fasting readings aren't good and yesterday I was put on metformin. Now.. I know all about and fully...

I've only been diagnosed since September 2016 as type 2 and still feel newly diagnosed. I was put onto Glucophage SR & Dapagliflozine tablets from the start. My side effects currently include : urticaria, and low iron and Vitamin B12 levels. Blood Glucose levels however are good- is there any...

Hi folks, I'm a carer for a man with type 2. He is currently taking 100 units of insulin (novo mix 30) twice a day which has eventually brought his bg down to between 6 & 10. The problem is this: He has developed patches of a raised, red, itchy rash in numerous places on his body, he has aching...

i just started on insulin yesterday. I'm t2 and still on gliclazide and metformin as well. I took 3 doses of humalog during day and seen an almost instant effect on my sugar levels. Took 14 units of lantus at bedtime and this morning I feel so drugged up. Lightheaded and dizzy. Sugar levels are...

Hello all! Last spring I tried the ketogenic diet; I wanted so much to see and feel all of its benefits for my type 1 diabetes. Indeed, my blood sugar was so nice compared to the usual fluctuations that I have! But the problem is that I had side effects that would not disappear. Headaches...

They recommend not to use this medication if you have a decreased liver or kidney function. Does this mean that if you have excellent kidney function, Acarbose can harm or reduce your kidney function? Shouldn't side affects be classified into 2 groups - short term use of the medication and long...

I've just been told today I've to start on Victoza. I'm type 2 and up until last summer I've had my diabetes well under control, even managing to come off my tablets for two years after losing 3 stone. My sugars started creeping up again though and I was put back on metformin 2 years ago...

I have recently been diagnosed with T2 (Feb), and was prescribed Metformin 500mg to start, slow start ie 1 per day, building up to 2 a day, then 3 a day, then Metformin 850mg was introduced dovetailing in whilst the 500mg was being tailed off. A consistent side effect has been diarrhea, such...

I am T2 and have been taking Metformin SR 1000 mg bd for a lot of years now. Coupled to that I also have MS Secondary progressive so you can probably guess that I am on a LOT of tablets. As far as I (and my doctors) can tell, none of the problems I have are down to any of the tablets I take...

I am on 1500mg of Metformin SR and I just do not seem to be able to tolerate it. My doctor is doing his best by putting me on different medication, which solves the raging diarrhoea problem, but I have noticed in the past that when using different medication, my control is not as good and I...

Hello Everyone. After 5 years of being on metformin MR (x2 per day), Pioglitizone, Ramipril, Aspirin, Glimiepiride, with Simvastatin at night I noticed my blood glucose creeping higher and higher. Diabetic Nurse said latest HBA1C was 86 rather than 65 - 70. Reluctantly referred me to...