Hello everyone my name is Tsitsi I’m new to the forum. I was diagnosed with T2 in 2018 I went on metformin for 8 months, I stopped because couldn’t tolerate it. Went on diet and exercise but could not quite control the levels. I’m back on medication again , I’m taking gliclazide, so I feel a bit anxious about it given I was told it can cause hypo. I find myself having to test my blood sugars nearly all the time, is this normal? It’s nice to be where I can share my story and looking forward to learn too.
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Welcome to the forum @Tsitsi
Glad you were able to find an alternative medication that suited you better.
I think it’s quite natural to be concerned about hypoglycaemia, as it can be a nasty experience. However treatment and recovery of mild hypos is usually speedy, and they resolve quickly once spotted, so they shouldn’t be causing you significant and ongoing anxiety unless you have a history of dramatic and unpredictable hypoglycaemia - in which case there are practical steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk.
Have you had many? Or is this more the fear of the unknown? Do you always carry hypo treatments with you?
In terms of reducing hypo risk with gliclazide it is probably helpful for you to keep track of the total carbohydrate content of your meals so that you know you are keeping a balance between meds and menu. If you eat a consistent amount of carbs for each of your meals (whatever you have found works for you) then you should be able to vary the source of carbs and eat a wide variety of things, as long as you it (but don’t exceed) your ‘allowance’ for the meal.
It’s a technique many use when of fixed insulin doses, and can help protect you from both high and low BG levels.
Do you think something like that might help?
Glad you were able to find an alternative medication that suited you better.
I think it’s quite natural to be concerned about hypoglycaemia, as it can be a nasty experience. However treatment and recovery of mild hypos is usually speedy, and they resolve quickly once spotted, so they shouldn’t be causing you significant and ongoing anxiety unless you have a history of dramatic and unpredictable hypoglycaemia - in which case there are practical steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk.
Have you had many? Or is this more the fear of the unknown? Do you always carry hypo treatments with you?
In terms of reducing hypo risk with gliclazide it is probably helpful for you to keep track of the total carbohydrate content of your meals so that you know you are keeping a balance between meds and menu. If you eat a consistent amount of carbs for each of your meals (whatever you have found works for you) then you should be able to vary the source of carbs and eat a wide variety of things, as long as you it (but don’t exceed) your ‘allowance’ for the meal.
It’s a technique many use when of fixed insulin doses, and can help protect you from both high and low BG levels.
Do you think something like that might help?
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