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Welcome to the forum @Coastee

How long have you been living with diabetes? How are you finding things? Are you taking any medication to help with your diabetes management?

Is there anything in particular that prompted you to join our online community at the moment?
 
Have had diabetis since 2011 now finding it difficult doctor changing me to Dapaglifozin a little worried about side effects to be honest.
Have been thinking of joining for some time

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Coastee said:
Have had diabetis since 2011 now finding it difficult doctor changing me to Dapaglifozin a little worried about side effects to be honest.
Have been thinking of joining for some time

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Are you actually having side effects, or concerned about possibly getting them?
 
Starting on Monday the drug re amount of water recommended to take during the day advised 2 lts which is a lot
 
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Coastee said:
Have had diabetis since 2011 now finding it difficult doctor changing me to Dapaglifozin a little worried about side effects to be honest.
Have been thinking of joining for some time
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Dapagliflozin works by encouraging your kidneys to pass more glucose in your urine, so you should ensure that you stay well hydrated.

You may also be slightly more at risk of thrush or UTI.

There is some general information here which may help

www.nhs.uk

Dapagliflozin: a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes

NHS medicines information on dapagliflozin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
www.nhs.uk www.nhs.uk
 
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