![]() ![]() You may need a blood glucose test and a ketone test if you are unwell with vomiting (being sick) or diarrhoea (runny poo). It's also important to check your HbA1c 3 months after starting Jardiamet. If you're not on insulin or sulfonylureas, you may still choose to check your glucose levels to see the effects of Jardiamet. If so, you still need to check your glucose levels with a glucometer regularly to make sure they are safe. Jardiamet won't cause low blood glucose levels (hypoglycaemia) unless you're also taking insulin and/or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide or gliclazide tablets). ![]() You may need to stop Jardiamet the day before the marathon and restart 24 hours or so afterwards when you are well hydrated and eating normally. If you are going to run a long distance or marathon while you are taking Jardiamet, it's important to let your healthcare provider know. Note: You should avoid a low carbohydrate (ketogenic or keto) diet while you're taking Jardiamet as it may increase your risk of ketoacidosis.īeing dehydrated and not eating enough carbohydrates can lead to high ketone levels, which can cause a serious but rare side effect called ketoacidosis. Having too few carbohydrates in your diet while you are taking Jardiamet may increase your risk of ketoacidosis. However, ask your healthcare provider for advice before starting a low-calorie, reduced carbohydrate or keto diet. ![]() It's a good idea to cut down on foods with added sugar if you have diabetes. Jardiamet works best when used in combination with good nutrition and regular exercise. It's important to keep up your healthy diet and exercise while you're taking Jardiamet. Jardiamet may interact some medicines and herbal supplements, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting Jardiamet and before starting any new medicines. Tell your healthcare team if you are taking any other medicines You may need to change to another diabetes medicine. It's important to talk to your healthcare provider as soon as possible if you're trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s not recommended to start Jardiamet as a new medicine immediately before or during Ramadan.Īre you pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding? It's important to talk to your healthcare provider about getting enough carbohydrates and drinking plenty of water while taking Jardiamet. If you are fasting during Ramadan and you're still getting enough carbohydrates, you can keep taking Jardiamet. You may need to stop your Jardiamet 3 days before the operation or procedure. If you're going to have an operation or a procedure where you will need to stop eating for 12 hours or more (eg, a colonoscopy or dental surgery), ask your healthcare team when you should stop and restart your Jardiamet. ![]() Prepare before an operation or a procedure Women should wash their groin and vulval area twice a day and men should wash their penis, foreskin and groin area at least once per day. If you start eating less or go on a keto (low carbohydrate) diet or you're fasting, this may increase your risk of diabetic ketoacidosis.īecause you will pee more and have more glucose in your urine, you have a higher risk of getting thrush or groin infections. Tell your healthcare team before making any big changes to your diet This can be done at your GP clinic, after hours medical centre or hospital. If you have nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick) or tummy pain, you need to have a finger prick blood test immediately to check your ketone levels. Only restart your Jardiamet when you are well AND eating and drinking normally. Taking Jardiamet when you are unwell increases your risk of high ketones levels, which can cause a serious but rare side effect called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). If you are unwell, stop taking Jardiamet. Video: How to take empagliflozin (Jardiance and Jardiamet) in English and te reo Māori See your healthcare team every 3 months for a new prescription. Don't run out of tablets: Jardiamet works best when taken every day.But if it's nearly time for your next dose, just take the next dose at the usual time. Missed dose: If you forget your dose, take it as soon as you remember that day.This can cause a serious but rare side effect called ketoacidosis. Drinking alcohol very often or drinking a lot of alcohol over a short time (binge drinking) can affect your diabetes and lead to high ketone levels. Avoid or limit alcohol while you are taking Jardiamet: It may affect your blood glucose control and increase your risk of side effects.If you’ve been told to limit how much you drink, talk to your healthcare team. Drink enough water so you don't get thirsty: When you start taking Jardiamet, your may pee more but this gets better over a few weeks.Jardiamet is best taken with or just after food, or a meal, to lessen the chance of stomach upset. Timing: Take Jardiamet 2 times a day – in the morning and the evening. ![]()
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