Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

I still have some good habits that I've kept but I know without even getting blood work done that my levels are all over the place once again.

My questions are, since I'm not going to keep playing the pity game on myself...what insulin pills are out there??

I was on metformin...but I read that ppl with kidney disease shouldn't take it? Although I'm not sure if kidney stones count as kidney disease.

I was also on glucophage right before I was taken off all meds.

But which ones are more likely to help you shed pounds as well as keep ur sugar in check, and are they safe for ppl that suffered from kidney stones.

Thanks for any help

I was only curious as to which medicines were out there so I could do research on them... I would never try to get on a med without a doctors approval.

But Violett, you're probably right I probably need a dietician.

Here are 5 other diabetic medications you can discuss with your doctor;

Sulfonylureas

Biguanides

Thiazolidinsdiones

Alpha-glucosidase inhibirors

Meglitinikes

Dipepidaseiv (DPP-IV) inhibitors

Combination THERAPY

Here are some tips...stay motivated, identify barriers, good diabetes care (feet check etc), create a good support staff and make it a point to see your doctor regularly.

You really need to keep your sugar levels within the normal range...low & high blood sugar levels within the normal levels since both low & high blood sugar can cause serious health complications.

Take care and keep us posted!

Hugs,

Kathleen

I do have a question though since u brought up foot check, if sandals give you a callus on your foot, it's probably time to quit wearing them, right? and make an appt with a foot doctor just to be sure?

If you have any kind of foot problem see your doctor and it's always a great idea to see a podiatrist once a year.

Take care of yourself. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Hugs,

Kathleen