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Lately, I'm Experiencing Diarrhea. Taking Both Metformin And Farxiga. Are One Or Both Responsible For It?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Jose, CA
A DiabetesTeam Member

That is a common side effect of those......as well as other diabetes meds...just dont tolerate it to long...it c an dehydrate you.

February 22

Does Anyone Have Both Type 2 Diabetes And High Blood Pressure? If So, What Kinds Of Food Do You Have To Be Careful Of To Keep Both Down?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Jose, CA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Agree with @A DiabetesTeam Member - could even go with a mixed insulin and ditch the Jardiance and Metformin all together, but it would add a "shot" at meal times

March 19

Anyone Prescribed Synjardy & Was Allergic? I'm Type 2 And Got KDA,in Hospital For A Week,thanks,have A Good Day

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oshawa, ON

Is There Any Real Value To Diabetes Remission Besides Some Bragging Rights?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

Back almost 25 years ago, when I was still young enough to think I would live forever and some 15 years before I was diagnosed, a bunch of researchers in the US ran a study (Look Ahead) to investigate if remission was possible and what might be the benefit, if any, besides simply eliminating the use of medication

The participants have been followed long enough to see “actual results” and not simply a “best guess” as to what benefits may exist if you achieve remission

Remission is defined as… read more

Impact of remission from type 2 diabetes on long-term health outcomes: findings from the Look AHEAD study - Diabetologia
Impact of remission from type 2 diabetes on long-term health outcomes: findings from the Look AHEAD study - Diabetologia
A DiabetesTeam Member

Sorry, should have posted the link for any that want to read the original article published by Springer:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s0012...

February 22

Hi All, I Was Told By My Dieticians That I Can Drink Coke Without Sugar And Caffeine Free, But With Me Injecting 3x A Day My Sugar Is High

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cape Town, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

You are welcome

February 23

I Drink 8 Cups Of Coffee A Day!! Is That Bad For My Diabetes ??

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cardiff, UK

How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Diabetes?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member some diabetics see a blood sugar rise from coffee, I drink upwards of 12 X 8oz coffee a day and my A1C is always below 6.0 and I have never taken a med - so Coffee has no… read more

October 24

People Who Take Jardiance Seem To Be Able To Eat Like A Normal Person

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Otsego, MI

My friend takes Jardiance and seems to eat whatever he wants. I only take metformin and 2.5 mg of glipizide. I have to be very careful in what I eat.

A DiabetesTeam Member

i take jariance, still stay away from processed food,go to google it will give u a list of foods that such as pork and beef and sauage, i also get ice cream w/ no sugar

February 23

Hie Has Anyone Tried The GlucoPro That Is Being Advertised

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cape Town, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thanks so much

February 22

Hi, Can You Experience Constipation When Taking Metformin Treatment

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rustenburg, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes also possible to have diarrhea.

February 25
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