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Prediabetic and Truqap

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just had the preliminary bloodwork for Truqap and now concerned the doctor won’t let me take it because it appears my numbers indicate prediabetes. Does anyone know if this is a disqualifier?

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MSWife

lots of ways to manage prediabetes and diabetes. I would not let them say no to this treatment line because of that!

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jltorcz in reply toMSWife

I hope not. Just another stresser this weekend before hearing from the doctor.

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Kerryd22 in reply tojltorcz

As far as I know they just add metformin to your drug list. It’s not an uncommon health event and I really can’t believe it would over ride your need for a particular cancer drug.

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bikebabe

might the meds you’re on now be affecting your blood glucose levels ie not a true indicator.

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jltorcz in reply tobikebabe

I was off kisqali and letrozole for a week. Anyway looking back on my regular physical in November , the doctor mentioned it then. Of course, I was on Kisqali then, my husband says we eat much to much sweets in the evening.

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LibraryGeek

I got diabetes level high glucose on Everolimus and was put on Metformin. I believe there are other drugs as well- Jardiance? I believe this is a known side effect of Piqray and Truqap and thet will just medicate the diabetes, not take you off the meds x

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jltorcz in reply toLibraryGeek

Not that I am excited about this new regimen, but do hope this is the plan.

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LibraryGeek in reply tojltorcz

Good luck x

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BorisCarloff

Hi! I was A1C 6.4 before Truqap. After being on it 3 weeks it made my glucose shot way up, my doc’s kept me on Truqap BUT made a consultation with the endocrinologist who put me on a glucose lowering pill Tragenta every day that I take Truqap. I was then taken off of Truqap because my kidney numbers were bad so they wanted me to rest it and five days after resting it my glucose numbers were normal again, as well as my kidney numbers. So Truqap definetly raise my glucose and screwed around with my kidney function. So an answer to your question I do not believe that just because you can’t take this worth a shot since we’re all different.

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jltorcz in reply toBorisCarloff

Thanks for the input. What are you using now?

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BorisCarloff in reply tojltorcz

Hi I am going back on a lower dose of Truqap (160) and continuing with monthly Fosodex shots. (Can never spell it sorry!!!!!) Those 2 side effects were silent, so only side effect I was aware of was moderate diarrhes days 3,4, and off days 5,6. But immudium can handle it.

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HelenWi

if your Dr insists on his opinion, maybe it’s worth getting a second opinion? Also discuss with him/her whether adjusting your diet might help? (When I started Piqray, my onco told me to minimize glucose consumption as much as possible)

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Bonnie1942

Be very aware that side effect of both metformin and Truqap is diarrhea. Ask for a newer drug.

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jltorcz in reply toBonnie1942

I don't think there is a newer drug to treat Pik3 mutation. I know there are some trials and a drug from Genomic but my doctor has not used it yet.

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Bonnie1942 in reply tojltorcz

I a new drug instead of metformin

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jltorcz in reply toBonnie1942

oh, I will ask if it gets to that point.

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Dragonfly2

hello! Don’t stress about the diabetes…that is a very common side effect from Truqap or Piqray …I had been fairly normal for my age and weight but immediately after starting Piqray I saw the numbers climb. After a couple of weeks, I was put on metformin…first one a day and then two a day with biggest meals. It’s better to start with one and then build up the tolerance. Extended release is a better option, I hope you can tolerate the metformin…it is a bonafide cancer med..not just for diabetes so it works well for us.

Best wishes…

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