Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes
Insulin only Or ?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="IZ THE LEG END" data-source="post: 1010239" data-attributes="member: 195751"><p>I am type LADA/1.5</p><p></p><p>I am currently taking:</p><p></p><p>Sitagliptin 100mg daily (this can help stimulate the beta cells to produce insulin)</p><p>Gliclazide 160mg daily (this will lower my BG levels but can cause hypo)</p><p></p><p>I was taking Metformin and SR neither worked for me but the BG results were perfect if you can stomach the aid effects.</p><p></p><p>However my blood sugars have begun to rise over the last 2 weeks, I am on the maximum dose for sitagliptin so cannot increase this, however my gliclazide I can increase to 320mg per day. I have literally been to see the DSN this morning about my levels I now have insulin pens prescribed as a standby in case my condition deteriorated beyond the capability of my oral medication. Mainly due to my job and working around the world I do not have medical access close to hand at all times.</p><p></p><p>This being said I am taking the above meds as prescribed by one of hulls leading diabetic doctors, and with watching my carb intake and exercising my levels have come down since diagnosis (last 2 weeks exempt) and I have made ntained a good control my last HB1AC was 38 and 47 before that... With 1.5 your eventually going to end up taking insulin but it should be down to you what you take there should be a discussion and you should agree your treatment not just being told what your doing...</p><p></p><p>My team have been great, from trying different meters to suit my work and lifestyle to different meds... To be fair the nurse should be interested in you to learn about 1.5 my doctor is nuts he calls on an evening and even has me email him my results when I'm away in different climates and working conditions which is good... Bottom line if your not happy with the suggestions ask to see someone else</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IZ THE LEG END, post: 1010239, member: 195751"] I am type LADA/1.5 I am currently taking: Sitagliptin 100mg daily (this can help stimulate the beta cells to produce insulin) Gliclazide 160mg daily (this will lower my BG levels but can cause hypo) I was taking Metformin and SR neither worked for me but the BG results were perfect if you can stomach the aid effects. However my blood sugars have begun to rise over the last 2 weeks, I am on the maximum dose for sitagliptin so cannot increase this, however my gliclazide I can increase to 320mg per day. I have literally been to see the DSN this morning about my levels I now have insulin pens prescribed as a standby in case my condition deteriorated beyond the capability of my oral medication. Mainly due to my job and working around the world I do not have medical access close to hand at all times. This being said I am taking the above meds as prescribed by one of hulls leading diabetic doctors, and with watching my carb intake and exercising my levels have come down since diagnosis (last 2 weeks exempt) and I have made ntained a good control my last HB1AC was 38 and 47 before that... With 1.5 your eventually going to end up taking insulin but it should be down to you what you take there should be a discussion and you should agree your treatment not just being told what your doing... My team have been great, from trying different meters to suit my work and lifestyle to different meds... To be fair the nurse should be interested in you to learn about 1.5 my doctor is nuts he calls on an evening and even has me email him my results when I'm away in different climates and working conditions which is good... Bottom line if your not happy with the suggestions ask to see someone else Hope this helps [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes
Insulin only Or ?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…