Liver Dump Meds?

[dbaratta]

Is there a med that can help with liver dumps?

[foxl]

Metformin.

See Subby's thread about T1D and metformin ...

[dbaratta]

Metformin.

See Subby's thread about T1D and metformin ...

Met didn't work for me. :o( But thanks!

[foxl]

If you look at meds' mode of action on Blood Sugar 101, you might find somethign that would help? Not sure since I am working on avoiding them all ... as met works for me. Sorry I am not more helpful, though, and good luck!

[Subby]

In my scanning around, I have seen report/s that glucophage worked and/or didn't give side effects, compared to met. This may be worth considering if you get desperate and are considering running the gauntlet. Also that some found different brands of met did different things. I really don't know how true or useful that user experience is, just more vague possibilities for you. Like a lot of medication, it seems that the most minor changes in the meds can make a huge difference in user experience.

(Here in Australia, we have long running ad campaigns telling us that generic versions of drugs are just as good and work identically compared to brand names. This is because the government foots the bill for a lot of the cost and want to encourage cheaper options... that's fair and fine I think, and as far as I know you might get better luck with the cheaper anyway. But it's interesting how often I and people I know do find that there is a palpable difference between drug brands, even if the active ingredient is "identical"...)

Otherwise, I wonder what your doctor has said? Have you seen an endocrinologist and explained your particular issues?

What do you actually mean by "liver dump" in your situation? I'm interested in what phenomenon you are talking about. Do you have an example?

[Subby]

Just bringing this across from the "how much insulin?" thread:

According to my doc, everyone ends up on insulin some day. It take many years for some people, for me it was 6 months, maybe less, i don't remember. Diabetes is progressive is all I can say but everyone is different. Some people live a very long time on just oral meds or diet and exercise.

First time they told me I needed insulin I almost cried, I thought it was my failure, but I don't think that way anymore. With insulin I can eat my apple a day and that makes me happy.

I am sorry if we have discussed this, I might have been involved. My memory is not always the best. But -

My impression is this seems like an exceptionally fast progression for type 2. Yes, some go on insulin sooner than later, but usually it doesn't seem as if it is from being driven by necessity quite in this way.

Have you explored the option you may well be type 1.5 or LADA? Not just through raising it with your doctor, but with actual, diagnostic, tests?

Have you had a c-peptide test?