I am t2 diabetic diagnosed in 2017. Initially diet controlled and then went on to Metformin 1000mg twice daily since 2019 when hba1c increased from 48 to 54. Last year in March hba1c increased again and was prescribed aloglyptin along with metformin. Everything seemed to be going in the right direction until the beginning of this year.
Fasting blood sugars which were normally 5-7 increased to 15+, and has been like this for months. I have experienced recurring thrush and bladder infections being given antibiotics and other treatment for thrush. There has been no change to my diet, my exercise has decreased as a result of the recurring infections as I have to plan what I do based around where I can get a toilet.
Blood tests carried out last week and my hba1c has come back at 81! I have increased liver enzymes and another bladder infection. GP has asked me to consider additional medication which would make me high risk for future infections or to be referred to a specialist diabetic nurse at local hospital.
I am reluctant to try the additional medication as I am so drained physically already with disturbed sleep and all the other issues that come with having thrush and bladder infections.
At 52 I am also going through menopause and on HRT transdermal patches. I feel I am a cycle of sorts that I can’t get out off which is making me down. Perhaps my altered hormone levels are adding to my current issues.
Would appreciate thoughts of anyone who has gone through similar and what treatments you have found that worked.
Apologies for the long post but any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA
Fasting blood sugars which were normally 5-7 increased to 15+, and has been like this for months. I have experienced recurring thrush and bladder infections being given antibiotics and other treatment for thrush. There has been no change to my diet, my exercise has decreased as a result of the recurring infections as I have to plan what I do based around where I can get a toilet.
Blood tests carried out last week and my hba1c has come back at 81! I have increased liver enzymes and another bladder infection. GP has asked me to consider additional medication which would make me high risk for future infections or to be referred to a specialist diabetic nurse at local hospital.
I am reluctant to try the additional medication as I am so drained physically already with disturbed sleep and all the other issues that come with having thrush and bladder infections.
At 52 I am also going through menopause and on HRT transdermal patches. I feel I am a cycle of sorts that I can’t get out off which is making me down. Perhaps my altered hormone levels are adding to my current issues.
Would appreciate thoughts of anyone who has gone through similar and what treatments you have found that worked.
Apologies for the long post but any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA