Diabetes, Type 2 Questions (Page 32)

Will it hurt a type 2 diabetic if they take one Advil for a headache?

if the person is a diabetic and has type 2 and has a headache is it safe to give them one Advil ?

I take 1000mg of metformin 500 ER in the morning and 1000mg at night I check my sugar tonight and?

It was 159 I couldn't remember of I took my night time meds so I took 100mg should I have done that what if I already took it I have been stressed and working a lot and forget a lot too help don't know what to do now

Does metformin cause an increase in bad cholesterol?

I'm on metformim 1,000 mg am and pm and my LDL cholesterol is high. since my last bloodwork 6 months ago, my LDL (trig.) level has gone up. Any relation to the metformim?

I'm on glipizide er and still have high blood sugars. What am I doing wrong ?

I had lactic acidosis so I can't take metformin. I am now on 20 mg of glipizide er taken at breakfast. I did have an infection but have now finished the antibiotic.

Is it OK to take glimepiride with Trulicity ?

Does metformin lose it's potency over time?

When stopping Victoza suddenly will you get headaches?

I only took Victoza for about 6 days and my sugars dropped so low it sent me to the ER. My doctor prescribed for more weight loss when my A1C was already at 6.6. I was already taking 1000 metformin x2 a day. My sugars are still all over from stopping 3 days ago and my head splitting. Is that normal?

Am diabetic type 2 and need to gain weight will this cyproheptadine help ?

Has Victoza poisoned me? I have never felt sicker. How long does this medicine stay in my system?

I had taken 7 days at .06, and 1 day at 1.2. I couldn't handle the horrible vomiting and nausea, so I stopped a week ago and I am sicker now. Horrible stomach pain, nausea vomiting. How long does this medicine stay in my system? Please help.

Has hair loss been a side effect for anyone taking Bydureon?

I have been on Bydureon almost 5 months! It has definitely helped cravings and decreased appetite. I have had a tooth rot under a crown very quickly and experiencing a great deal of hair loss!!!

Can you overdose on metformin?

I am on metformin 1000mg twice a day, but tonight I think I might have mistaken my metformin for my atorvastatin and took it 3 times. Will I be ok? Or do I need to call a doctor?

Tradjenta - How long do you normally have to be on the medication before it works?

I started the medication three days ago after switching from Januvia due to kidney function. I have had higher than normal A1C levels (200 and above). My normal readings are 100 - 150. I do notice that after I exercise, my levels go down to as low as 130. Is exercise a requirement for this... read more

Are Heritage metformin pills included in the recalls issued in 2020?

Are Heritage metformin pills included in the recalls issued in 2020? Only 1 of 5 companies were listed in the WSJ article.

Metformin and recall. What should I do?

I was prescribed by my doctor to take Metformin extended release 500 mg. Recently I found out it was on recall due to cancer enhancing chemicals through the NDC. The pharmacist insisted I'd be fine; however, due to my concern he claims he would give me another brand of metformin (still 500mg)... read more

Does anyone have any bad side effects with Xultophy?

I am having to switch from Soliqua to Xultophy because my insurance won’t cover Soliqua any more. Long story but I was using the discount card and it went from me having to pay zero amount for four years to $400. I had no side effects from Soliqua and I know Xultophy has Victoza in it. I took V... read more