I was prescribed Dapagliflozin (on top of Metformin) a year ago, because my HbA1c had risen to 88 mmol/mol. It did not get reduced until I started a low carb regime 2 months later. I stopped taking it a week ago, with my GP's agreement. Here are my early observations:
1. It has had no discernible effect on my glucose readings as shown on my CGM, although I do show glucose intolerance with rises after meals, even when little glucose is consumed. But I now very rarely go above 8-9.0. My most recent HbA1c, 6 weeks ago, was 49 mmol/mol.
2. My bowel movements became regular, after being constipated, sometimes severely, despite no change in my diet. If anything, I feel I need less hydration.
3. I still have burning when I pee, despite no UTI (my main reason for wanting to stop dapa). Foamy urine may have decreased, but not definitive.
This is just my own experience in my own situation, not a recommendation for anyone on a flozin. I personally would not go against my GP's wishes, except in extraordinary circumstances, and did not do so on this occasion.
1. It has had no discernible effect on my glucose readings as shown on my CGM, although I do show glucose intolerance with rises after meals, even when little glucose is consumed. But I now very rarely go above 8-9.0. My most recent HbA1c, 6 weeks ago, was 49 mmol/mol.
2. My bowel movements became regular, after being constipated, sometimes severely, despite no change in my diet. If anything, I feel I need less hydration.
3. I still have burning when I pee, despite no UTI (my main reason for wanting to stop dapa). Foamy urine may have decreased, but not definitive.
This is just my own experience in my own situation, not a recommendation for anyone on a flozin. I personally would not go against my GP's wishes, except in extraordinary circumstances, and did not do so on this occasion.
