Guest guest Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 In a message dated 7/3/2004 8:24:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jany@... writes: Did anyone start an oral med for T2 around that? If so, could you tell me what amount you started on at what a1c Hi Jany, In Dec 2000, my A1c was 7.5. I was on 5 mg of Glyburide. In January 2001, I started getting lows, so my doctor cut my meds in half. In February, 2001, I was still getting lows every two hours so she discontinued my meds. History of my A1c's Dec 2000 7.5 June 2001 5.7 Dec 2001 6.5 June 2002 5.93 June 2003 5.22 June 2004 5.08 My doctor wants my A1c to be below 6.3. She did tell me that if it went higher than 6.3, she would not immediately put me back on meds. hugs Eunice - type 2 - Sensible eating/exercise/positive attitude/Faith in God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 My Doctor told me the other day that to stay off meds I have to remain under a1c 7.0. I imagine that would be glucophage/metformin. Did anyone start an oral med for T2 around that? If so, could you tell me what amount you started on at what a1c. Thanks Jany Newbie 2b, 6.6 04/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Excessive quoting from message being replied to manually removed by moderator. Remember only one or two sentences is all that is necessary. I take 850 mg glucophage 3 times a day Yitz -- Re: drugs <<For those that take diabetes drugs (to lower blood sugar) which ones do you take>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 I haven't been over 7.0 a1c yet, and I'm on glucotrol XL. Mr dr is watching me closely....as I only have one kidney. My last a1c....last week.....was 6.6, yet he upped my glucotrol to 10 mg from 5mg. He wants to see it be closer to 6.0 he said. I've been diagnosed type 2 for a little over a year now. Maralee ****My Doctor told me the other day that to stay off meds I ****have to remain under a1c 7.0. I imagine that would be ****glucophage/metformin. Did anyone start an oral med for T2 ****around that? If so, could you tell me what amount you ****started on at what a1c. Thanks Jany Newbie 2b, 6.6 04/04 **** **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 I was diagnosed as T2 this past April 4004 at 6.3. This past Friday I got my results at 6.6 and thats when my Dr told me about the 7.0 for meds. I was wondering if 7.0 was standard for meds.......Please, anymore replies are appreciated. Thanks Jany Newbie 2b 04/04 -- RE: drugs I haven't been over 7.0 a1c yet, and I'm on glucotrol XL. Mr dr is watching me closely....as I only have one kidney. My last a1c....last week.....was 6.6, yet he upped my glucotrol to 10 mg from 5mg. He wants to see it be closer to 6.0 he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Hi Janey - I have been strugging for 2 years to stay off meds. My last A1c was 6.6 also. Up to then, I was about 6.2 or 6.3. My doc didn't mention meds but I think if I go higher he will. I know why I went up - it is all these new darn low carb products on the market. Two years ago, my WOE was quite limited. Now I have been trying lots of new things. If, however, my next A1c is the same, or higher, I'll go back to my limited carb eating. I don't want to go on meds. Carole Boston Terrier Rescue of Las Vegas BTCSouthernNevada.com RE: drugs I haven't been over 7.0 a1c yet, and I'm on glucotrol XL. Mr dr is watching me closely....as I only have one kidney. My last a1c....last week.....was 6.6, yet he upped my glucotrol to 10 mg from 5mg. He wants to see it be closer to 6.0 he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Carole Boston Terrier Rescue of Las Vegas Glad to see someone from rescue Middle TN Golden Retriever Rescue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 I take metformin 850mg 3x a day and glipizide 20mg 2x a day. The only side effects I have is meals go right threw me. I have lost 33 pounds sinse starting it last march without really trying much except watching carbs. I dont get very hungry on them except rarely I will get be hungry for a few hours and cant get enough to eat. But thats very rare. I find sinse they have me take 3 metformins a day instead of 2 that I have more sugar lows a week. Almost daily this week I have went hypo and its been mostly in evening and after I have already eaten which I find odd. I was told by taking metformin at night that I shouldnt wake with high blood sugars but I still am. This mornings was 193 on waking. A little while later after taking my meds it droped to 115. I dont really have many side effects but that. Just have to stay close to the bathroom...ha fran For those that take diabetes drugs (to lower blood sugar) which ones do you take? Are you having any side affects on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 glucophage and glyberide 1 pill each daily....but doc will up it if next A1c is high. Tam --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.713 / Virus Database: 469 - Release Date: 6/30/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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