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I am taking Farxiga daily. There are 2 doses as I understand, 5mg or 10mg. I was told by my endocrinologist that the 5mg dose was the diabetic dose and the 10 MG is the kidney dosage. Both my diabetic and kidney docs strongly believe in Farxiga as a way to prevent further worsening of the kidneys. I am also at 3B and was told for some there can be side effects, which is true of any drug. The best way to control this is also his diet, No red meat or dairy but plenty of fruits, vegetables, and a plant based diet will also help.

A few months ago, I posed a question on Farxiga . There were few responses but one gentleman made a great point about its side effects on some people. Science sometimes can be a double edge sword. Search "Farxiga" in this forum.

Lastly, if you are affiliated with Mayo, have your husband see a neurologist for testing. Follow up with asking your doc about the HABIT program that is offered at Mayo for MCI or mild cognitive impairment.

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At the moment he is only being treated by our family doctor as he has been fairly stable for past two and a half years (not so much with his other problems). His memory problems seem to get worse daily. He hasn't wanted meat most of the time. I can get him to eat a lot of fruit. He is also into sweets big time - which I know aren't good for him but at 89 figure he should enjoy. Doctor said the same thing as he doesn't seem adversely effected by them. At the moment he is taking a handful of pills daily. Falling now has become a major problem.

Thank you for your comments - very much appreciated.