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<blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 2440639" data-attributes="member: 196898"><p>From what I see in that NHS article, it seems that carbs are needed to feed the medicine dose. Bit like insulin, you have to (in this case for a 'gliflozin) eat to the pills. The consequence seems to be possible hypo. if you are prepared for hypo's then LC diet should be ok but may need other meds adjusted.</p><p></p><p>The corollary of this advice is that drivers need to follow the DVLA guidance for diabetics on hypoglycemic medications since these meds seem to be similar to the sulfonylurea meds. Even if this is the only med you take for diabetes, It can replace Metformin apparently.</p><p></p><p>Looking at section 8 it seems I tick all the boxes and should not be taking Dapagliflozin at all. I have a heart condition and am a stroke survivor. But my heart consultant has insisted I take it. So far I have only suffered new back pain and dizziness in the side effects dept. I have the DKA test kit in the bathroom. Since I am not using ketosis or serious fasting, any ketones showing up is an attention-getter for me. I am conversant with hypo's so no bother there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldvatr, post: 2440639, member: 196898"] From what I see in that NHS article, it seems that carbs are needed to feed the medicine dose. Bit like insulin, you have to (in this case for a 'gliflozin) eat to the pills. The consequence seems to be possible hypo. if you are prepared for hypo's then LC diet should be ok but may need other meds adjusted. The corollary of this advice is that drivers need to follow the DVLA guidance for diabetics on hypoglycemic medications since these meds seem to be similar to the sulfonylurea meds. Even if this is the only med you take for diabetes, It can replace Metformin apparently. Looking at section 8 it seems I tick all the boxes and should not be taking Dapagliflozin at all. I have a heart condition and am a stroke survivor. But my heart consultant has insisted I take it. So far I have only suffered new back pain and dizziness in the side effects dept. I have the DKA test kit in the bathroom. Since I am not using ketosis or serious fasting, any ketones showing up is an attention-getter for me. I am conversant with hypo's so no bother there. [/QUOTE]
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