Dippydolly
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- Type of diabetes
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So hubby is type 2 for about 8 years his levels have gone up so he's trying low carb and pioglitazone 15mg if this doesn't help what next he doesn't want to go onto insulin
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- Thread starter Dippydolly
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*if* it doesn't help, then I suppose you could go lower carb, or look into other medications or look into exercise programmes.
But maybe it will help: low carb does have a good track record for reducing levels.
Good luck with it! If you need tips or advice, someone will have something to offer here, I'm sure: just ask.
But maybe it will help: low carb does have a good track record for reducing levels.
Good luck with it! If you need tips or advice, someone will have something to offer here, I'm sure: just ask.
Bluetit1802
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Has his doctor explained about Pioglitazone? You may wish to read this https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-medication/diabetes-and-actos.html to make sure he is happy taking it.
Can you tell us what he is eating in a typical day? It may well be he is eating a few too many carbs at the wrong times.
Can you tell us what he is eating in a typical day? It may well be he is eating a few too many carbs at the wrong times.
Daibell
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Hi. Pioglitazone is no longer a generally recommended drug as it does have some side effects despite working well. I was offered it a few years back before I went on insulin but declined due to the side effects. T2s will normally be on Metformin and then possibly Gliclazide and/or Sitagliptin but there are some newer tablets as well. Is your husband slim or have excess weight? Always worth checking as GPs sometimes get the T1/T2 diagnosis wrong.
