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Message: <blockquote data-quote="silky1" data-source="post: 1771877" data-attributes="member: 203636">It's been a while , but since my terrifying waking glucose of 33.1 - I've been a (relatively) good girl - taking my tablets as advised; I have the odd sweet thing - but trying to get into better behaviours such as eating during the day etc.   My last HbA1C was non-diabetic level.Over the last few months - I've been whacked with chest and sinus infections, plus excruciatingly bad cellulitis - particularly worrying as my spondy, Fibro and diabetes mean I have little feeling in my lower legs and feet (apart from when my swollen lower legs are bumped) and neuropathic "sock syndrome" (I didn't believe it at first) and in my hips / sciatica.For that, GP has switched me to Duloxetine (with Gabapentin), which has done little for the neuro pain, but has lifted my mood considerably - maybe I'd been on the Prozac too long.-------------------------------------------------Anyhow, I digress if you are still awake - atm I feel like I'm back pre diagnosis - sweet drinks ALL the time (can't use diet because of the phenylalanine) - I eat roughly a 1lb of black grapes daily, they've kept me on an even keel until now Trouble is - I've been checking / checking / checking and my BG is permanently between 8 and 9  - whether I've just woken up / not eaten / guzzled far too much bad soda, stuffed my grapes, or eaten a meal, unless my meter has got stuck between 8 and 9 - not sure what to think - it's been fine up to now. Family in / previously in the medical profession think there may well be a connection between my increased sugar demands and all the infection.After a chat with my GP, she has added Dapaglilozin (Forxiga) to my Metformin  (a common therapy I understand)I believe the Forxiga encourages glucose to excrete in the urine - which has sort of got me worried about Hypos IF my extra sugar demands coupled with a marginally high BS are associated (and necessary) - I know some who'd may be quite happy with my BG levels.</blockquote>

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