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Hi everyone, I'm Vikki and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes approx 8 weeks ago.
I'm on Metformin and they've now added dapagliflozin 10mg. I started this a week ago but ever since, my appetite had basically disappeared and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this. It's all so confusing! Thank you
 
Vikki88 said:
Hi everyone, I'm Vikki and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes approx 8 weeks ago.
I'm on Metformin and they've now added dapagliflozin 10mg. I started this a week ago but ever since, my appetite had basically disappeared and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this. It's all so confusing! Thank you
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Welcome to the forum.
It does seem a bit odd to add another medication before 3 months has gone by and you have had another HbA1C test to assess whether the metformin and dietary changes have been working.
What was your HbA1C when diagnosed as that will usually indicate how much work you need to do and what medications may be prescribed.
Metformin helps the body use the insulin it produces more effectively and reduces the output of glucose by the liver and the dapagliflozin encourages the kidneys to excrete excess glucose via urine so it is important to drink plenty otherwise people can become dehydrated but also it is not advised to reduce carbs too much as there is a risk of a form of DKA but around 130g carbs per day is usually OK for most people.
Were you advised on diet and that is the most important thing that people can do in managing their condition.
It perhaps sounds a bit hasty to add more meds.
I should ask your GP if it is really needed at this stage.
 
Hi @Vikki88 and welcome to the forum.

It may help members to advise if you are happy to share a little more information such as your HBA1c score and what advice your health care team have offered or given you.

Alan 😉
 
Hi @Vikki88 and welcome to the forum - any diabetes diagnosis is very daunting and confusing at the start, but you have found the right place here for support - glad you have found us 🙂
 
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