Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
Any one on actos? I had it recently added to my metformin because my a1c went from 6.5 to 7.2 But I have been sick with bronchitis for 7 weeks and have been treated with prednisone..From what I read this will increase sugar levels and blood pressure.. which my dr put me on blood pressure meds as well. I am afraid to take the actos, as there are many law suits claiming it causes bladder cancer and heart failure. Why would my Dr put me on such dangerous meds.
My Dad was on Actos & did get bladder cancer. Not sure if it was the cause but he did get it after the medication was added.
Discuss your concerns with your doctor. He/she will explain their reasonings but you decide what you put into your body. Maybe the can wait to see if your A1C numbers go down after you are off of the prednisone for awhile.
I haven't took actos in many years.. So I can't really say about it's ability to work or any issues.. But I can say that you need to talk to your doctor about this.. It's probably ok to take while you're on the medication that could be causing the blood sugar to raise up but once you go off of it be sure to keep a good eye on your numbers..