Diabetic Questions (Page 6)

Should 40mg dosage be tapered after 5 days of use?

I have hypothyroidism, am pre diabetic, and have osteopenia. I recently was given 20mg pills of prednisone, 2 pills daily (40mg)for contact dermatitis, possibly poison oak. My dosage of prednisone is for 5 days no tapering. My rash continues to spread though only one large blister is oozing on my... read more

Centrum Silver - What’s the risk of diabetic person taking this multivitamin?

I have gabapentin 300mg caplets from January 16th, 2018 is it still usable or has it expired?

I don't know if it makes a difference, but I'm in Canada and I have approximately 300+ caplets, so if I can still use them, then this would save me a bit of money. I had it prescribed for diabetic nerve pain in my feet, but stopped when it elevated my blood sugar levels. My doctor has... read more

Acetaminophen - Can diabetics use this medicine?

Any side affects for diabetics

Abilify and raised blood sugar levels?

I take abilify, seroquel and Molipaxin. I seem to have undergone some metabolic change. I am a type 2 Diabetic with a mood swing disorder. I am also going through the menopause and have PCOS, Endometriosis, CKD (acquired from Lithium), chronic pain and Fibromyalgia, a rare blood group. My blood... read more

Taking Ozempic for weight loss?

I’ve been taking 0.25 injections for 4 weeks. This past week, I am having symptoms of hypoglycemia, shaky, headaches, sweating. I am not diabetic and don’t take insulin. Should I stop using the Ozempic if I’m having this reaction, or is there another way to handle it?

Can escitalopram affect you blood sugar levels. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic while I was on Paxil

Since I switched to escitalopram my sugar levels have been lower. I currently take medication for diabetes but I have been dealing with low blood sugar. Any correlation in changing SSRI and blood sugar levels?

Diabetes, Type 2 - I’m a very new diabetic. I’m supposed to check my blood glucose 5 times a...

... day. I’m having trouble getting blood out of my fingers. I’ve tried running them under hot water, shaking them, and milking them before and after use of my lancet. Any hints you can give would be greatly appreciated?

Will Mounjaro causes issues with my gallbladder?

I am not diabetic, although have to watch what I eat due to gallbladder issues. Will mounjaro add issues to my gallbladder? Will it create issues with my pancreas?

Can I take losartan every other day 50 mg?

Does it cause diabetic itch and insomnia?

How exactly does Glucophage (metformin) cause lactic acidosis?

Could somebody explain it to me in simple terms please?

Duloxetine - has anyone had success with diabetic neuropathy while on Cymbalta?

Why I’m I losing so much weight? I’m type 1 - diabetic?

How can I reduce my medications?

I would like to reduce the number of medications I am on. I currently am borderline diabetic, high cholesterol, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, major depression disorder, general anxiety disorder.

Lantus Solostar Pen - I am a DM2 (type 2 diabetic). My medications stopped working and my sugar...

... levels were spiking into the 400 range. I started on Lantus Solostar insulin and I have been increasing the dose by 6 units every 3 days and still I can't see it dropping. Today I started 61 units. I was on 55 units for 3 days and my sugar level was still in the 200's as it has been... read more