On a visit to the doctor about two months ago, I had a visit with a dietitian on the premises. She was there to consult with me on how I might go about lowering my blood sugar levels. Being diagnosed with Type II diabetes a few years ago, my daily dose of Metformin can only do so much. I decided to try to eat healthier, introducing more vegetables to my diet. For those who follow my Twitter account (@ToontownJuggalo), you may have seen some of my pictures of prepared meals. I'm quite proud of my tasty concoctions and don't mind promoting my culinary genius when possible. There was discussion at the time about placing me on a new drug, called "Forxiga" (For-zee-ga), that would work in conjunction with the medication I'm already taking. The prescription for that, however, would have to wait until I had a different test performed on my downstairs region.
Eventually, I met back up with the dietitian to further discuss my diabetic situation. In the months in between meets, I was to test my blood on a semi-regular basis. Semi-regular because due to my limited income, I can't afford the test strips required to test my blood. The drug companies who control the sale of test strips have diabetics at a great disadvantage, as strips cost a f*ck-load of money. Thankfully, the dietitian lady had free samples and was able to provide me with the testing equipment and strips. On this visit, it was decided that we go ahead with the introduction of this new drug, Forxiga.
Eventually, I met back up with the dietitian to further discuss my diabetic situation. In the months in between meets, I was to test my blood on a semi-regular basis. Semi-regular because due to my limited income, I can't afford the test strips required to test my blood. The drug companies who control the sale of test strips have diabetics at a great disadvantage, as strips cost a f*ck-load of money. Thankfully, the dietitian lady had free samples and was able to provide me with the testing equipment and strips. On this visit, it was decided that we go ahead with the introduction of this new drug, Forxiga.
Information was provided prior to my filling the prescription briefly details what is to be expected from taking the pills, in addition, a list of the most common side effects was also listed. Generally, this list is my favourite part of any prospective drug. The most prominent is headaches, back pain, pain in my arms, frequent urination, constipation and diarrhea. Ironically, I already suffer from headaches and back pain, so nothing new there. The pain in the arms is new and if I forget, I begin to suspect I'm having a heart attack, before I remember. I have been peeing a lot more, both in frequency and duration, but that's a major part of the drug's purpose as excess sugar is disposed in this manner. As for the last two symptoms, I'm happy to report neither is affecting me.
Another positive to this new drug, aside from the guarantee that I will be receiving it free-of-charge for the next twelve months, is because of the frequent urination, weight loss is also associated with the taking of the drug. Although I've only been taking Forxiga for about a week, I've already lost a couple of pounds, and that's considering the ample amounts of junk food I consumed over this past weekend. Imagine the slick sexy self that will emerge when eating a more healthy diet along with the medicine. Move over, Bert Kreischer, I'm bringing sexy back!!
Another positive to this new drug, aside from the guarantee that I will be receiving it free-of-charge for the next twelve months, is because of the frequent urination, weight loss is also associated with the taking of the drug. Although I've only been taking Forxiga for about a week, I've already lost a couple of pounds, and that's considering the ample amounts of junk food I consumed over this past weekend. Imagine the slick sexy self that will emerge when eating a more healthy diet along with the medicine. Move over, Bert Kreischer, I'm bringing sexy back!!
"Bringing sexy back!! That's a laugh!!"
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