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Terrytiddy

Terrytiddy

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Grimsby. N E Lincolnshire
Type of diabetes
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Tablets (oral)
Hi all I've just joined group and would like some advice please. I have type 2 diabetes and I have been put on Ramipril 2.5mg a day for one month. This was because I had a small amount of protein show up on my last urine sample. Anyone else had this medication?
 
Hello and a big welcome to the forum.

I'm type 1 and I take Ramipril 1.5mg, for exactly the same thing. My kidneys have been clear for quite a while now, so it has worked and has not caused me any problems ( even though some think I take it for blood pressure, but not:).
With best wishes

edited to say that I do not take Ramipril for blood pressure
 
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http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/p...ndition=High blood pressure&medicine=Ramipril

Interesting that it said NOT to prescribe if
  • have diabetes that is not well controlled
When I was prescribed it my bloods were regularly in the 30's!! Doctor never said it was for my kidneys, I just assumed it was another part of the "diabetes cocktail" I was on at that time. Thank goodness I found this site & lchf & bloods are now 5ish. Thanks everyone.

Smartie xx
 
smartlady said:
http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/pages/MedicineOverview.aspx?condition=High blood pressure&medicine=Ramipril

Interesting that it said NOT to prescribe if
  • have diabetes that is not well controlled
When I was prescribed it my bloods were regularly in the 30's!! Doctor never said it was for my kidneys, I just assumed it was another part of the "diabetes cocktail" I was on at that time. Thank goodness I found this site & lchf & bloods are now 5ish. Thanks everyone.

Smartie xx
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I have had not bad control over the years, but a long time with type 1.
 
My GP prescribed 1.25mg of Ramipril when my BP was very slightly elevated. Last time I saw the DN she said my BP was actually OK but to still have the Ramipril to protect the kidneys
 
Sorry Robin I didn't mean to imply that you had high numbers, only me. :(

Smartie xx
 
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