Alternatives to forxiga

Hi all - I’ve been told I have a type 1/type 2 hybrid. I’m on insulin but I’m very insulin resistant.

I’ve taken max dose metformin for years and was given forxiga earlier this year, but I’m going to have to stop it. I’m frequently getting up to the toilet in the night, need to drink constantly, getting frequent yeast infections and it’s impacting bladder issues.

Any experience of alternative drugs that may work better? I have a while until my next dr appointment and would like to be informed before I go.

 

Thanks all - I’ve just had a look at the different options (admittedly alone not different combinations) and feel thoroughly deflated. I’m already on insulin so don’t need anything that will help me produce more (because they don’t work, hence me taking insulin), I can’t face another drug with the same side effects of forxiga. The only other drug that seems to address insulin resistance is pioglitazone which makes you gain weight.

While my weight/exercise has never really impacted my diabetes/insulin resistance (and I’ve yoyoed over the years) I don’t want to risk further weight gain.

Has anyone found a change in insulin type has helped? I’m currently on novorapid.

 

Just a quick update. I stopped forxiga about 2 weeks ago. After a couple of bad days my blood sugar has been ok - better than when taking it!
Not sure what to put it down to - I was waking up 3-4 times a night to either pee or have a drink, so maybe I’m more rested. But otherwise I have no clue - just trying to make the most of it!

 

Because my levels were awful - double figures the majority of the time. And not decreasing with additional insulin (& metformin).

I can’t explain it.

 

I have done a course but a while ago. I’m hoping my insulin settings will go down at my next appointment but it still doesn’t explain why coming off forxiga has improved things dramatically.

 

And now bizarrely they’ve gone back up to double figures today. I’ve changed my pump set and libre and levels have gone from below 7 consistently to between 11-21. I give up!

 

Hi there - thanks & sorry for the delay in response - Christmas etc...

So I’m told I’m a type 1/2 hybrid. Originally diagnosed as t2 but starting hba1c of 12. Type 2 meds not ever very effective on me. Frequently asked if I was sure I wasn’t t1 but antibodies were never detected (I’m now told that they don’t always show up).

Switched to insulin when I became pregnant & never looked back, much easier to control etc. Kept taking metformin throughout but recently insulin resistance has been getting worse, so tried forxiga.

I’ve taken myself off forxiga now & bg was great previous week. But rubbish again this week!

I’m on novo rapid via a pump but I’m wondering if it’s the sites I’m having a problem with...