Stopping Gliclazide

[Baz.]

Got a letter from my GP today and it says following my GP reviewing my recent blood tests she wants me to stop taking my 1 x 40mg tablet of Gliclazide , my letter says nothing about how my test's went but i take it they were good , after me calling the Practice my GP is now calling me next tuesday to talk it over but I'm not even sure what I'm meant to be saying to her.

Is there anybody else that the GP has told them to stop taking this tablet , why would the GP tell me to stop taking it ?

As you can tell my GP is very slow at telling me stuff

 

[Ljc]

I am guessing but it’s likely to do with good results for you Hb1ac (I have everything crossed for you that this is the reason); so the result of the Hb1ac would be my first question , don’t forget to ask why Gliclazide is being stopped or if another med is being started.
Followed by what’s the results of my other tests .

I would make a note of those results , so you have a record and also if you have any queries after the telephone appointment you can ask on here, by the way we really do like to see people’s good Hb1ac results on here .

Also make a list of any questions you may have, that way you won’t forget them.

 

[Baz.]

I am guessing but it’s likely to do with good results for you Hb1ac (I have everything crossed for you that this is the reason); so the result of the Hb1ac would be my first question , don’t forget to ask why Gliclazide is being stopped or if another med is being started.
Followed by what’s the results of my other tests .

I would make a note of those results , so you have a record and also if you have any queries after the telephone appointment you can ask on here, by the way we really do like to see people’s good Hb1ac results on here .

Also make a list of any questions you may have, that way you won’t forget them.

my online gp recorded these as my test results @Ljc

HbA1c level (DCCT aligned)
5.5 %
4.0 - 6.0
Normal
20 Jan 2020


HbA1c levl - IFCC standardised
37 mmol/mol
20 - 42
Normal
20 Jan 2020

 

[Brando77]

my online gp recorded these as my test results @Ljc

HbA1c level (DCCT aligned)
5.5 %
4.0 - 6.0
Normal
20 Jan 2020


HbA1c levl - IFCC standardised
37 mmol/mol
20 - 42
Normal
20 Jan 2020

Well done Baz, I was taken off Gliclazide too after first Hba test.....so happy, hated it. Rashes, hypos etc. Carry on the good work 🙂

 

[Ljc]

my online gp recorded these as my test results @Ljc

HbA1c level (DCCT aligned)
5.5 %
4.0 - 6.0
Normal
20 Jan 2020


HbA1c levl - IFCC standardised
37 mmol/mol
20 - 42
Normal
20 Jan 2020

Wow I am impressed 37 , you are even below the pre diabetes range, no wonder doc is taking you off Gliclazide.

 

[Docb]

Hi Baz. When I got my HBA1c to below diagnosis levels on a mix of low carb, metformin and gliclazide the DN got me to stop the gliclazide because of the possible risk of hypos. At her suggestion I carried on testing and found that my levels rose quite distinctly so I restarted it and things went back to where they were. Still on it.

 

[Andy HB]

I also was switched out of gliclazide pretty early on following diagnosis because my glucose levels improved so quickly. Frankly, I was quite pleased about that because of how gliclazide works (it stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin). Anyway, I was on metformin for a few months as well before I was able to stop that too (and have been off all medication ever since .... so far. That's around 10 years now).

Anyway, sounds like you're doing great! Well done. 🙂

 

[Northerner]

Hi Baz, given your recent results there might be a danger that if you continue with the gliclizide then your blood sugar levels could drop too low i.e. you may be at risk of a hypo. As @Andy HB says, it stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin, which may now be something you don't need to happen! 🙂 It's possible that, once you stop, you may experience higher levels than recently, but most likely still well in the healthy range 🙂

 

[Baz.]

Hi Baz, given your recent results there might be a danger that if you continue with the gliclizide then your blood sugar levels could drop too low i.e. you may be at risk of a hypo. As @Andy HB says, it stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin, which may now be something you don't need to happen! 🙂 It's possible that, once you stop, you may experience higher levels than recently, but most likely still well in the healthy range 🙂

Thanks @Northerner I keep getting told different figures for what is meant to be healthy range and healthy daily readers so not sure what is good or what is bad my last visit to me gp she told me to look for a good ready daily of between 5 and 7 so not sure if this is right ?

 

[Northerner]

Thanks @Northerner I keep getting told different figures for what is meant to be healthy range and healthy daily readers so not sure what is good or what is bad my last visit to me gp she told me to look for a good ready daily of between 5 and 7 so not sure if this is right ?

Yes, that's exactly right - if you're getting readings in that range, particularly on waking, then you know you are on track, and getting pretty much the same readings as a person without diabetes would get - the only difference with you would be that, since you have been diagnosed you will need to keep an eye on things to try and maintain those excellent levels - you won't be 'cured', but you will have made the necessary adaptations to ensure your body can happily tolerate your chosen diet and activity levels 🙂 Of course, you may get readings higher than this range occasionally after eating, but ideally a post-meal reading would be around 8.5 mmol/l or below at its peak 🙂

You've done a great job! 🙂

 

[Jha19]

I've been trying out no Gliclazide, initially levels seemed to be sitting a bit higher, but they've dropped to more typical range again in the last day or so, although not quite as low at lunchtime as before...
The diabetes team are suspecting slow onset T1, but tests have been inconclusive so far (helpful), so Gliclazide may or may not be useful for me anyway.

 

[Baz.]

Hi all just a little update on this I've just spoken to my GP about this as she says that the reading they were hoping for from my last blood test was 6.0 the test come back as 5.5 therefore She can see no need for me to carry on with Gliclazide as this will more then likely bring it down more she is going to review that and my metformin in July to see if i need to go back on to Gliclazide or even cut down my Metformin (take 4x 500mg a day at mo ) she wants me to have my bloods done before the appt

 

[Brando77]

Well done. When I came off Gliclazide I felt so much better, evil stuff, hypos n rashes ugh 🙂

 

[grovesy]

I too felt better when I came off Gliclazide, mainly because of no more hypos.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Glad you have been able to drop the Gliclazide @Baz. And congratulations on your excellent progress.

I’m not sure if you drive, and told the DVLA about using Gliclazide, but you may need to update them now that you are only on Metformin

 

[Baz.]

Glad you have been able to drop the Gliclazide @Baz. And congratulations on your excellent progress.

I’m not sure if you drive, and told the DVLA about using Gliclazide, but you may need to update them now that you are only on Metformin

I don't drive @everydayupsanddowns but thanks for the info