dabagliflozin

[gkjowett]

I’m type 2 diabetic, 77, have AF which didn’t respond to cardioversion so waiting for ablation, am on metformin, bisoprolol, 2 diuretics, ramipril, etc, etc, and have been advised to start dabagliflozin. Worried about infections, gangrene and disfigurement…Any experience with it?

[1-8-1]

Hi, i have been on Metformin for many years with no problems if that helps.

[Motorman]

I am 80 have T2 diabetes and AF which did respond to cardioversion, I am on the usual meds which includes Dapagliflozin. I managed with a strict diet and excercise for about 10 years but increasing HbA1c levels reulted in my GP putting me on Dapagliflozin. My BGs are now in the normal range, Dapagliflozin has beneficial effects on the heart as a bonus. I have had only one side effect and I should mention I am male. That is a fungal infection on the head of my penis, sugar is expelled via the urine and fungus loves sugar. A fungal cream soon cured that and now I am very careful as regards personal hygiene. Maybe I should mention that I was always careful about personal hygiene but am now extra extra careful . Hope it helps, MM

[Alloypony in reply to Motorman]

Hi I am type one diabetic, I take dapagliflozin to get rid of excess sugar in my blood.I'm also on bisoprolol, warfarin, aspirin, metformin, stating, the blinking lot.

I just went through an aortic valve replacement plus a double bypass. so been through the wars lately. I have been on dapagliflozin for approx 18 months and so far all good.

[Motorman in reply to Alloypony]

I take Dapagliflozin, ramipril, simvastatin, tamsulosin, bisoprolol, loratadine, dagibatran, co-careldopa, B complex, fostair and two other inhalers. I hereby claim medication one upmanship ! My GP insists I need them all, he is probably right. G.