I had burn out but now back

[Dollylolly]

hi I had burn out, then money got tight And I couldn’t afford my strips any more so I gave up.

2 years I didn’t see the GP or the nurse about it but got a fright at the opticians as I have on set cataracts great so I go along to the nurse and have my bloods checked and low And behold they are high.

GP appointment made and I point blank refuse metaformin because of IBS and other things plus the statin he offered which I stated read this all the data I’d amassed on it. Well I was sent a prescription for it which I was annoyed at and asked why etc etc but no one could give me a straight answer for.

I’m now on forxiga which I’m terrified of as it can, which I’ve not had nasty side effects plus hypos but the plus side I now have a machine and strips for the first time ever.

I’m now back Low carbing not Keto just moderate carbs for now.

Not sure why I’ve posted more a diary of sorts if you will to like minded people I suppose.
Anyone have anything to say on this drug at al as I’ve heard really bad stories but so far I’ve not had much other than thrush And peeing at lot.

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[Indy51]

Hi and welcome back.

I'd be very careful about taking Forxiga while following a low carb diet. There is quite a long thread about the side effects of this diet and diabetic ketoacidosis is one. Here's a link to the thread:

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/th...-on-the-risk-of-diabetic-ketoacidosis.104325/

 

[Dollylolly]

Thank you I’ll have a gander at that