medication

Hi all, Have been prescribed Rybelsus 3mg to start next week. Have been on Gliclazide for the past few months and honestly wish I could stay on it, I've had no side effects and my blood sugar control has been good. I have been on Ozempic before for some months but I didn't tolerate it well -...

Apologies if this is in the wrong section but I just have a quick question. I'm going away for a few days at the beginning of March and I seem to suffer with travel sickness on long journeys (this is 2 9 hour coach trips plus there will be some long-ish travel in a car) which can trigger my...

Not sure if ive spelt this drug name correctly but is this drug an alternative to gliclazide or can it be taken at the same time Whats the differences Which ones better Any info on this Im looking to lose 1.5 stone more from14.8

Hi New here - hello everyone Does anybody on here get side effects from taking the medication for Type 2 Diabetes? I have vomiting and diarrhea which, after various tests, can be attributed to the side effects of the medication I am currently taking to control my Diabetes. My question is, does...

I’m so frustrated right now and this may be equally a question and a rant. I have been struggling for two years to get my numbers under control and ultimately failed. I’m mid 30sf type 2 and have tried diets and exercise, metformin, jardiance and am now on aloglyptin which is doing very...

Hi all! I’m currently on aloglyptin 25mg.. a bit of background 1. I didn’t tolerate metformin regular or extended release 2. I have an allergy to jardiance (got swelling of lips and throat and my skin was literally peeling off my face) 3. I’m currently on aloglyptin and it’s doing nothing...

Hello, I have just started on methylphenidate/ Ritalin I am worried it is increasing my blood sugars after I take it but I’m not sure What do others think about this medication? Does it affect diabetes? I am t1. Have been t1 since I was 4 (im Almost 27). Responses would be greatly appreciated.

Hello, I am a Junior Doctor and Master’s degree student at Imperial College London. We have created a research study to learn more about how people with diabetes understand their medications, this includes tablets and insulin. Research has shown that people with diabetes and their healthcare...

Hello everyone! My name is Martina Ambroz and I am researcher in the Netherlands. I am conducting a research together with the University of Exeter to better understand the willingness of people with type 2 diabetes for management with lifestyle changes and medication treatment. This would help...

Has anyone had their Canagliflozin dosage increased? Please, can you tell me if you experienced any side effects from the increase? Last week my father's Canagliflozin dosage increased from 100mg to 300mg - he's been a lot more tired than usual, confused etc. - We're wondering if it is from...

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Hello all, On of the forum members has kindly participated in our research study and posted their response in the following thread https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/hello-everyone-researcher-new-to-the-site.84516/#post-946635. It would be great to have some more participants from...

Hi everyone, I am new the forum and hoping to get a bit of help. I'm 24 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with GD since 12 weeks. I'm currently diet and excercise controlled and keen to keep it that way as long as I'm able (I know that it can go beyond my control as the insulin resistance...

Diagnosed last week. In a rather unsatisfactory manner. (See my Bit of a Shock) thread in Newbies. I’ve been 16st something for a while now and I know I really needed to shift at least three stone... worth noting that max weight over the last four years has been recorded at 17 1/2 stone. Just...

Dear forum users, My name is Josh Wells, I'm a PhD researcher based at Kingston University. We are currently running a research project open to patients with Type 2 Diabetes to better understand relationships people have with their diabetes medication. We have a designed a tool that we hope...

hi all, Male type2 on tablets. Recently had my medication increased and started checking bloods, pre Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meal, then before bed. AM 160mg Gliclazide 2 x 500mg Metformin PM 160mg Gliclazide 2 x 500mg Metformin What is confusing me are readings. E.g.: one night before...

I have been using a finger prick meter to record my blood sugar levels for the past 4 weeks I don't have a good relation ship with my diabetic nurse and need some help from here. I was told to aim for readings of 5-6 but not lower than 4. I take reading before breakfast and evening meal then...

Hi guys, I know this is early days, but I've had three days of Alogliptin now, and my sugars are still as high as they were before. I know it might be a tablet that takes a while to kick in, I just wondered how long it should take to start working? So I can give it the right amount of time to...

Hi all, Im not sure if you remember me, but I posted about being diagnosed and feeling like it was my fault. Thankfully, you guys were amazing and Im doing a bit better mentally. 3 weeks after the letter just popped on the doormat, I have finally spoken to a Dr and found out my HBA1c is...

I'm June and though I have had diabetes for 15 years I have never joined any diabetic support groups and really feel the need to do this now. I dont seem to have anyone whom I can discuss any problems with. Need some advice about 'foot neuropothy' which is proving difficult for me at the moment...