Diabetes, Type 2 Questions (Page 29)

Managing stage 3 kidney disease and diabetes type 2?

My nephrologist has taken me off metformin, Farxiga, valsartan and Mounjaro. My blood sugar is over 200 every day I am on 100 units of Tresiba (insulin) 2x per day. How do I get my sugar down to 80-120?

Should these medication be given to people with kidney disease + Diabetes + liver cirrhosis?

Since I had been on these medications, I had a fatty liver, scarring of the liver, and Liver cirrhosis, my diabetes got worse, and I have Kidney disease, my doctors would not change these medications should I stop them for my health.

Victoza - Need financial assistance or coupons to defer high cost of drug?

Is anyone aware of cost deferring programs other then the drug company itself to offset the cost of the medication?

I have been taken Mounjaro almost 1 year. I have lost some weight but nothing significant since I...

... switched from Oziempic. My diabetes is controlled and I am very pleased. Will it eventually aid in weight loss. My appetite is suppressed, I fast 16 hours a day and I do mild exercise. Although my weight has not increased, it has not decreased. Should I expect any shifts after taking almost 1... read more

The Evolution of the Pharmacist

Help with Ozempic side effects?

I been on Ozempic for about 5 months, I take 2.5mg, now having stomach pains, bad nausea, belching, bad fatigue, weakness. I'm thinking of going down a dose but don't know it will continue to be effective. One of my doctors prescribed Pepcid, I have to see if that helps, I have type 2 diabetes, it... read more

Diabetes, Type 2 - does diet matter?

Is there certain foods I should eat while taking mounjaro, should I not drink alcohol while taking the medicine as well

I have been on Farxiga for about 2 weeks. I am having these episodes of nausea and a gaggy feeling..

... and I am completely panicking about it. I did start a new blood pressure medicine, too. So it might be that. I just wondered if anyone else experienced anything like this. I am so frustrated. Had a bad night, caused a major panic attack and I can’t stop crying. I am seriously considering just n... read more

Lantus Solostar Pen - I am a DM2 (type 2 diabetic). My medications stopped working and my sugar...

... levels were spiking into the 400 range. I started on Lantus Solostar insulin and I have been increasing the dose by 6 units every 3 days and still I can't see it dropping. Today I started 61 units. I was on 55 units for 3 days and my sugar level was still in the 200's as it has been with severe... read more

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

I am tired all the time. No energy to exercise. I am putting on weight yet I eat little. I don't smoke or drink. I live in a hot climate Thailand. I am 75.

Can Gabapentin stop the progression of nerve damage?

I have Trigeminal Neuropathy as well as nerve damage in both legs not due to diabetes. It just mysteriously happened. Now my arms and hands are feeling numbness. My neurologist prescribed Gabapentin and I was wondering if anyone has found it to stop the progression of nerve damage.

Can I can Prozac with type 2 diabetes?

Can I take Prozac with type 2 diabetes? I have type 2 diabetes

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Is 5 mg Farxiga safe if you have cirrhosis?

Is 5 mg Farxiga safe to take if you have cirrhosis of the liver? I also take 500 mg metformin, 5 mg lisinopril, 5 mg tosuvatastatin & 2.5 mg Mounjaro.