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Type 2 Medication

Diane_56

Diane_56

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
I have just been put a extra glcside can it make me feel ill
 
What kind of ill? Do you test your blood sugar when you feel ill?
 
You need to give more detail for people to give you ideas
 
Diane_56 said:
Blurred vision shaky and sick feeling
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Hi. Gliclazide can result in hypos if the dose is too high so use the meter to check what your blood sugar level is when you have those symptoms. Gliclazide itself doesn't normally cause any ill effects apart from hypos if the dose is too high. BTW are you having a low-carb diet as that's a good start point before starting Gliclazide.
 
Daibell said:
Hi. Gliclazide can result in hypos if the dose is too high so use the meter to check what your blood sugar level is when you have those symptoms. Gliclazide itself doesn't normally cause any ill effects apart from hypos if the dose is too high. BTW are you having a low-carb diet as that's a good start point before starting Gliclazide.
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Thanks that is helpful to know
 
I was on one a day but nurse has just uped to a xtra one
 
Hi @Diane_56 ,

Just out of curiosity.. If you are a driver?
Have any of your HCPs advised you to inform DVLA regarding your diabetes medication?
 
Diane_56 said:
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Gliclazide made me feel very ill within a day or two of starting it at a low dose.

Weak, shaky, nauseous, disorientated, very drowsy, rubbery mouth.

No hypos. Adequate food.

I stopped taking it.

I’m very sensitive to meds and I’m now trying LCHF thanks to this site. Good signs so far.

Best wishes
 
SkinnyAussie2 said:
Gliclazide made me feel very ill within a day or two of starting it at a low dose.

Weak, shaky, nauseous, disorientated, very drowsy, rubbery mouth.

No hypos. Adequate food.

I stopped taking it.

I’m very sensitive to meds and I’m now trying LCHF thanks to this site. Good signs so far.

Best wishes
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Thank you that is how I feel since have started taking a extra one best wishes to you to
 
SkinnyAussie2 said:
Gliclazide made me feel very ill within a day or two of starting it at a low dose.

Weak, shaky, nauseous, disorientated, very drowsy, rubbery mouth.

No hypos. Adequate food.

I stopped taking it.

I’m very sensitive to meds and I’m now trying LCHF thanks to this site. Good signs so far.

Best wishes
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Hi,

The new "norm" of lower blood sugar levels after running higher for a length of time could also contribute to these "symptoms" until one gets used to the healthier BG parameters?
It's called a "false hypo." (Not undermining how it would feel, just the body acclimatising to the new levels.)
Always use your meter to monitor BGs with a close eye whilst using these meds or changing one's diet..
 
I was monitoring carefully as I am aware of the risks of trying new meds. My BGLs didn’t actually improve so there was no new norm for me.

Notwithstanding, I appreciate this information @Jaylee and will keep it in mind for the future.
 
Diane_56 said:
Thank you that is how I feel since have started taking a extra one best wishes to you to
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I suggest you dont stop your meds, but talk to your nurse about how you feel. Gradually lower your carbs to avoid the fasle hypos and keep a record of your blood testing results, so you can see what is happening.

How often do you test, and when?
 
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