Diabetes, Type 2 Questions (Page 26)

I have been taking metformin 500mg (immediate release) twice daily for one year?

Because I occasionally have trouble remembering to take both doses, my Dr recently switched me to the ER formulation, prescribing ONE 500mg ER tablet daily. She states this is the same dose as I had previously because the ER formula "keeps 500mg active in your system all day". This just doesn't... read more

For those who suffered hair loss on Invokana, did your hair ever grow back?

If so, were you still taking Invokana when your hair regrew or had you stopped taking it? Thanks.

What happens if I don't wait 30min to eat after taking my glipizide?

Janumet - How long does it take for Janument to work?

My blood sugar was 339 almost two weeks ago and started taking Janument 50/1000 twice a day. I've been taking it eleven days now and I'm still around 170-250. Am I not giving it enough time?

Diabetes, Type 2 - My sugar is 148 in the morning when I wake up, does anyone know if that is high?

... and should be on metformin. Thanks

Invokana - Sex Drive increase/decrease?

My a1c went from 7.4 to 9 despite being on Victoza 1.8 and metformin 2,000 mg per day. My dr put me on invokana 100 mg per day. All seems ok but my sex drive has decreased. I'm married to my husband 18 years but lately I'm just 'not in the mood' I'm glad the medicine is working but has anyone else... read more

Does discontinued use of Farxiga cause withdrawal symptoms ?

I am Type 2 and have been taking 10 mg Farxiga for almost 3 years. I also take 1700 MG of Metformin and 100 MG of Januvia daily. I also take Lantus insulin at night. I have been diagnosed with diabetes since July 2012 and have had medications added over time to stabilize my A1c. My numbers are... read more

Is it safe to take naproxen and Prednisolone togethet?

I am 61 and have rhumatoid arthritis. I have been prescribed naproxen and Prednisolone. I also take metformin for type 2 diabetes and ramapril for blood pressure. I have a fear of medication

I'm trying to find out best time to take Victoza in AM or PM?

Tresiba - Do you gain weight on this insulin?

I have been diabetic for 31 years in the last couple I have lost all control of my weight and blood sugars so very worried about this being a problem.

How can I tell when Lantus pen is empty, it's supposed to have 100 units. I have used 5x's 10 units?

But it still has medicine in it, please help.

Can we take METFORMIN HCL with orange juice and how do we know it is working?

We sometimes have nausea during the morning and night.

Why take glipizide 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner?

Per a previous glipizide response: onset of action is 90 minuets and the maximum effect happens between 2-4 hours later. Why am I instructed to take glipizide 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner? My breakfast is usually small low carb and larger lunch, wouldn't glipizide be more effective after... read more

Plan to stop Victoza. What can I expect?

After three weeks of taking this medication I am giving up. I'm sick all day with nausea and vomiting and diarrhea when I least expect it. What can I expect? Do I slowly reduce the dose or just quit taking it?

Can Neurontin raise my blood sugar?

I have type 2 diabetes and my sugar has been very good until I started this drug?