Glipizide

[family7]

Hi I'm about to start on this along side metformin I would be so grateful to hear people's experiences of being on this I know everyone is different but would like to hear
Main things I'm worried about is weight gain , hypos or upset tummy whilst at work , and of course did it help lower your levels?
What's the best Carb to keep in my work bag I read orange juice, skittles, star burst does that sound correct ?
ThNks so much for your time in advance

 

[Inka]

The best things for hypos (and yes, Gliclazide can cause hypos) are Dextro glucose tablets (small, convenient and don’t get all sticky), or jelly babies or a 150ml can of sugar Coke. It would also be a good idea to pack some longer-lasting carb snacks to have after your quick-acting glucose eg digestive biscuits.

Although some people do use orange juice, I don’t find it works quickly enough and when I’m hypo, I want something quick.

 

[grovesy]

I personally found it did cause me to gain weight, but I did get hypos on it.

 

[jezsuttonuk]

I have been on Gliclazide 40g and 1g Metformin twice a day for a few months and as long as i take them with a meal they are fine.. i had one upset tummy in the first few days and now i have never been so regular and well formed !!!! (sorry if TMI)

 

[RBZ5416]

Tesco have Lift glucose tablets on 3 for 2 if you have a Clubcard.

The Skittles Giants are also good as long as you can resist the temptation to munch them as sweets!

 

[Docb]

@family7, I took gliclazide for a couple of years, no side effects, no weight gain no hypos, but stopped it on the advice of my DN because my HbA1c dropped below 40. . What I do know is that it actually worked in reducing my blood glucose levels, you can see when I stopped it from my blood glucose records. My HbA1c is now around 50 and it is likely that I will be back on it before long, something I would be very happy to do.