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Good morning,
I am just wondering if anyone has some advice...
I was diagnosed with LADA in May 15.
I was originally prescribed Metformin, to which I have sensitivity to both normal and SR. The specialist has moved me to Januvia (Sitagliptin).
I have made some huge changes in my lifestyle, both physically and nutritionally and whilst on the Metformin I was able to maintain a BG level of between 5 and 6.6 (Fasting). And my HB1AC was 41 so within target range.
However since being on the Januvia my bloods have been erratic, I've had nothing below 6.8 and peaked at 13.3 (Fasting). I've not had a HB1AC since being on the Januvia.
I have noticed that I am feeling shaky and sweaty if I've not eaten regularly enough more often than ever before. However my biggest concern is that I went for my first diabetic eye screen and the found that I had traces of retinopathy already. And I don't want high BG levels to effect this further...
I understand that the Januvia works in a completely different way to the Metformin.
I work along the lines of 5.5 as my ideal level and try to achieve this but recently I'm nowhere near I'm very rarely going below 7.5.
Has anyone had similar results or concerns?
I'm reluctant to go back to the GP as I think he would just push for insulin.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks izzy
I am just wondering if anyone has some advice...
I was diagnosed with LADA in May 15.
I was originally prescribed Metformin, to which I have sensitivity to both normal and SR. The specialist has moved me to Januvia (Sitagliptin).
I have made some huge changes in my lifestyle, both physically and nutritionally and whilst on the Metformin I was able to maintain a BG level of between 5 and 6.6 (Fasting). And my HB1AC was 41 so within target range.
However since being on the Januvia my bloods have been erratic, I've had nothing below 6.8 and peaked at 13.3 (Fasting). I've not had a HB1AC since being on the Januvia.
I have noticed that I am feeling shaky and sweaty if I've not eaten regularly enough more often than ever before. However my biggest concern is that I went for my first diabetic eye screen and the found that I had traces of retinopathy already. And I don't want high BG levels to effect this further...
I understand that the Januvia works in a completely different way to the Metformin.
I work along the lines of 5.5 as my ideal level and try to achieve this but recently I'm nowhere near I'm very rarely going below 7.5.
Has anyone had similar results or concerns?
I'm reluctant to go back to the GP as I think he would just push for insulin.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks izzy