Yes did same to me they gave me the finger prick machines but I've come off glitzaside on metaformin and now insulin
Hi im type 2 diabetic i am currently on Metformin but it is not agreeing with me at all and doctor has decided to change it to Gliclazide , they still haven`t told me to test my blood sugars . will i need to if change medication ?
I understood that Gliclazide was one of the drugs that you need to test if you are taking.Hi im type 2 diabetic i am currently on Metformin but it is not agreeing with me at all and doctor has decided to change it to Gliclazide , they still haven`t told me to test my blood sugars . will i need to if change medication ?
You will need to as it can cause hyposHi im type 2 diabetic i am currently on Metformin but it is not agreeing with me at all and doctor has decided to change it to Gliclazide , they still haven`t told me to test my blood sugars . will i need to if change medication ?
they still haven`t told me to test my blood sugars . will i need to if change medication ?
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Metformin is usually the first drug to be prescribed to type IIs, it's been around for a long time. It doesn't agree with everyone, I had terrible problems with Metformin but the weight problems caused by Rosiglitazone and then Gliclazide were even worse.
I'm back on Metformin and lowering my carb intake has eased the diarrhea problems considerably. I could have tried the Slow Release version but I seemed to find a solution before it was offered. The other benefit with lowering carbs for me (no bread/pasta/potato/rice . . . . . usually) is that I was able to ditch Gliclazide, Januvia and statins. There is also virtually no possibility of having a hypo which wasn't the case when taking Gliclazide.
Although the law does not stipulate anything for diabetics who are not insulin dependent, the fact that hypos are a possibility when taking Gliclazide (it's making your pancreas create more insulin) it's advisable to be very aware of what your BG is doing before you drive and to have something like Glucose tablets with you in case of a hypo.
thanks for advice incase of hypo will have Glucose tablets
You should test your glucose levels on a regular basis. It is a must to keep a record of your bgl's to maintain control of your diabetes. Change your medication by all means if it is not performing or is causing you illness. I changed my insulin due to poor performance and frequent illness from excessive glucose levels. You have to be comfortable as well as in control at all times.Hi im type 2 diabetic i am currently on Metformin but it is not agreeing with me at all and doctor has decided to change it to Gliclazide , they still haven`t told me to test my blood sugars . will i need to if change medication ?
im not just tested my blood it was 3.8 mmol feeling shaky right now guess this is a hypo ?You should test your glucose levels on a regular basis. It is a must to keep a record of your bgl's to maintain control of your diabetes. Change your medication by all means if it is not performing or is causing you illness. I changed my insulin due to poor performance and frequent illness from excessive glucose levels. You have to be comfortable as well as in control at all times.
But don't just rely on your medication, keep fit and active, stay hydrated and get regular checks from your GP.
Anything below 4.5 can be determined as hypo. If you are feeling weak and shaky, confused and have poor coordination, that is a hypo. It feels very much like a severe panic attack. You may also experience profuse sweating, thirst and hunger, irritability, and slurred speech. 3.8 is getting down to dangerous territory. Make sure you take in some carbohydrate to raise the glucose level to correct the condition. Get information about hypoglycemia and how to treat it asap! Make sure everybody around you also know what to do in such a situation.im not just tested my blood it was 3.8 mmol feeling shaky right now guess this is a hypo ?
Anything below 4.5 can be determined as hypo. If you are feeling weak and shaky, confused and have poor coordination, that is a hypo. It feels very much like a severe panic attack. You may also experience profuse sweating, thirst and hunger, irritability, and slurred speech. 3.8 is getting down to dangerous territory. Make sure you take in some carbohydrate to raise the glucose level to correct the condition. Get information about hypoglycemia and how to treat it asap! Make sure everybody around you also know what to do in such a situation.
Good for you.thank you i already have done starting to feel better
Sounds like you need to check your dosage with the doc..?thank you i already have done starting to feel better
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