Diabetes, Type 2 Questions (Page 33)

Abilify and raised blood sugar levels?

I take abilify, seroquel and Molipaxin. I seem to have undergone some metabolic change. I am a type 2 Diabetic with a mood swing disorder. I am also going through the menopause and have PCOS, Endometriosis, CKD (acquired from Lithium), chronic pain and Fibromyalgia, a rare blood group. My blood... read more

Can I take fluconazole if I take metformin?

I have diabetes 2. Can I still take fluconazole?

Metformin and L-methylfolate interaction?

On the page with information regarding l-methylfolate it lists metformin as one of the potential medicines to stop or to talk to your health care provider before starting combined treatment with l-methylfolate with metformin. I was wondering why metformin is listed since I can’t find any info o... read more

What are the side effects of Janumet?

For type 2 diabetes.

How to select a drug (medicine) for any patient?

As we know there are many drugs for same problem. So how we select any medicine from all medicines which SUITS THE PATIENT MOST. For example, my mother is having hypertension problem, so she takes metoprolol but sometimes BP increases abruptly, then other medicines are started like telmisartan... read more

Rybelsus - Is this drug kidney friendly when taking insulin too?

Is the drug kidney friendly and does it effect kidney transplanters Can it be taken with insulin as well?

I have terrible dry mouth what types of meds cause this?

I have diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety etc.

What eating changes happen with Ozempic?

Every since I started using Ozempic, I feel full after eating half the amount I usually eat. I know it slows down the digestive tract so is this full feeling a result of Ozempic?

What to expect when eating a meal while using Ozempic?

When using Ozempic and you start to eat your meal do you get a really bad taste in your mouth which causes you not to eat

Newbie diabetes diagnosis here! My doctor started me on 2 times a day metformin ER 500 mg...

... each dose. I’ve been taking for about month now. Noticed that my urine and groin area sweat smell like (garlic, onions or some weird smell) checked for UTI plus she put me on Macrobid, but negative for infections. Anyone notice any odor, smell changes with this Metformin? Omgosh.This metformin ... read more

Shingrix - Shingles/Shingrex Vaccine?

I'm reading all the comments on the Shingrex vaccine. Trying to decide what to do. I've never had any reaction to a vaccine but I had a severe reaction to the covid vaccines. I also have type 2 diabetes. Don't know if related but timing is suspect. I've read many doctors suggest pre-medicating... read more

Ozempic injection type 2 diabetes?

Injected my first 0.25 today. Feel fine, but look 9 months pregnant with a very swollen abdominal. Is this normal side effect? Not feeling hungry at all. I also take metformin 2000mg a day and insulin at bed time?

Diabetes, Type 2 - Best thing for eye health with type-2 diabetes?

Can I drink 2 glasses of wine in the weekend while taking Ozempic? I just started it last week?

Is Jardiance / empagliflozin and metformin the same drug?