Hi
I haven't posted here for some time but this forum was a great help to me when I was first diagnosed with T2. My BG is currently well controlled (which I put down to significant weight loss a few years ago). My BP less well controlled. I currently take metformin (500g), rosuvastatin, ramipril, and aspirin - all of which I seem to tolerate, although I needed to switch to a slow release metformin.
I recently had a urinalysis which showed my ACR elevated to 7.9mg/mol. Not huge, but the first time it has been abnormal. My renal blood tests are normal and my eGFR has always been above 90. I appreciate that this is a one off and further tests will confirm microalbuminuria (or not). As a result, I mentioned dapagliflozin to my GP as I understand it helps kidney function and is effective in reducing ACR.
My practice isn't concerned about the ACR at this stage but is happy to swap the metformin for dapagliflozin if I wanted. I have read the benefits and side effects of dapagliflozin. I am inclined to try it, mainly as a protection for my kidneys, but wanted to ask here if anyone has any direct experience of this medication.
Thanks.
I haven't posted here for some time but this forum was a great help to me when I was first diagnosed with T2. My BG is currently well controlled (which I put down to significant weight loss a few years ago). My BP less well controlled. I currently take metformin (500g), rosuvastatin, ramipril, and aspirin - all of which I seem to tolerate, although I needed to switch to a slow release metformin.
I recently had a urinalysis which showed my ACR elevated to 7.9mg/mol. Not huge, but the first time it has been abnormal. My renal blood tests are normal and my eGFR has always been above 90. I appreciate that this is a one off and further tests will confirm microalbuminuria (or not). As a result, I mentioned dapagliflozin to my GP as I understand it helps kidney function and is effective in reducing ACR.
My practice isn't concerned about the ACR at this stage but is happy to swap the metformin for dapagliflozin if I wanted. I have read the benefits and side effects of dapagliflozin. I am inclined to try it, mainly as a protection for my kidneys, but wanted to ask here if anyone has any direct experience of this medication.
Thanks.