Hypothyroid and diabetes
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Need help. I have hypothyrodism and diabetes type 2. I have had diabetes longer than hypo. I am on Glipizide 10mg twice daily. Then diagnosed with hypo almost 2 yrs ago and taking 50 mcg. Tsh has gone down to 2.67. My Blood Sugar though has gone sky high. I'm famished all the time, have put on weight, grave sugar and can't control myself. My BS is running in the 190's. Having A1C checked tomorrow and discuss taking a second type 2 medicine. I've tried Farziga and Januvia but scared of The Farziga and Januvia gives me horrible heartburn. Can't take Metformin either. I have doctor appt Monday. Please is there someone who has these 2 conditions out there and give me some different idea's of what combinations work for you. Please before I go see my Doctor. I already know levothyroxine interferes with effectiveness of Glipizide. Would appreciate any feedback.. I'm at my whits end.
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shellyC19 valrae16152
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I have both low thyroid and Diabetes. I am a nurse and live in USA. I have been Hypo since 1987 and Diabetic since 2002.
I take a pill called Glimepride 4 mg and I use a little insulin at lunch and dinner only. Januvia is dangerous, my brother in-law took it and got sick. My A1C is 6.6 and has been good doing both pill and insulin
Some other pills are Metformin, Actos, Glimeperide, Glipizide. you need to try doing what I do. Or ask doc if you can take a higher dose of the oral. You are right, it makes it hard for us, who have thyroid problems to control Blood sugar.
I take a 4 mg Glimepride in a.m. and use Novolog small amts at lunch and dinner. Try it, you may find much better control. I hope this helps.
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They are talking about insulin. I am a school bus driver and can not drive the bus if I am on insulin. Got any ideas? I need my job