Diabetes, Type 2 Questions (Page 15)

How long do the side effects of Ozempic last?

I took my very first does of Ozempic 1 week ago and have been sick every since. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, sulfur burps, gas and some slight dizziness. Can you please tell me how long I can expect to feel this badly?

Diabetes, Type 2 - I would like to know if a blood sugar level of 136 can be treated with just diet?

... and exercise. I have COPD and I take Spiriva, Zyban and Albuterol and I am scared to take the medicines (Metformin 1000 mg and Pravastatin 40mg tabs) that my doctor gave me because of all of the side effects and drug interactions.

Metformin - How quickly will I feel relief from my symtoms?

I have been prescribed Metformin and I am wondering, how soon after beginning this medication, will I start to feel relief from the symptoms of my diabetes. Being insulin resistant I feel worse after eating yet if I don't eat I feel bad too. So I would like to know if this starts working right... read more

Diabetes, Type 2 - I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and placed on metformin 500mg/day?

... But I hv heard that the recommended dose is 500mg. bd. Which is the correct one?

Can metformin cause lower back pain?

I stearted metformin 500mg. twice a day last week and since i have had very painful lower back pain. WAS ON ONE 500MG.METFORMIN BEFORE THAT BUT SLOW RELEASE AND MY READING WAS TOO HIGH.IT WAS 52.

What time intervals does the medical dosage of twice a day mean?

My father's metformin and metoprolol medications stipulate twice a day with meals. what is the minimum interval of the dosages? I am cocerned about the erratic manner he i given these medications, just with meals, regardless of hen the meals are taken.

Victoza - I am having an extremely hard time with hard bowel movements, anybody else having this?

... problem? Presently taking 1.8mg. dose for approx. a mo. No weight loss yet. I have to use Mag. Citrate in order to break up the log jam and then it goes the other way for a few days and then back to being bound up. Anybody else having this problem?

Can or does Trazadone raise blood sugars?

My sugars seem to be high especially mornings I've taken Trazadone. I don't take them every night just when it's needed.

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Benadryl Allergy - Does benedryl have any effect on blood sugar?

my daughter (an adult) started having a severe allergic reaction. I gave her 75 mg benadry My daughter is a type 1 diabetic

Will the side effect (nausea and vomiting sensation) reduce or go away while taking Victoza?

Will this side effects reduce or go away. Will any medication reduce this side effect.

Pradaxa - has anyones diabetes gone up?

my diabetes has sky rocketed since i started pradaxa 5 days ago

Novolog - can the insulin novalog cause sever muscle reactions?

I'm a diabetic on novalog I'm 61 y/o and have been on Novalog and Lantus for about 8 years. I recently have gotten severe legs cramps which are extremely painful. When these cramps occur I sweat profusely. These occur mostly at night but have occasionally occured in the daylight hours. I... read more

Victoza alternative?

Is there an oral alternative to Victoza? I've begun missing doses simply because I don't feel like dealing with the whole process of preparing & administering the vaccine. Signed, ~GoodeBeHappy~

I just started Lyrica - how long does it take to build up in your system before you get results?

I am a 42 y/o Diabetic. I was diagnosed 4 1/2 years ago however I believe I had Diabetes for much longer. As a teenager (16) I started having seizures in my sleep. Thinking back I believe that those seizures were from low blood sugar. I remember having the symptoms of low blood sugar all throughout... read more