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Myasthenia Gravis with Type 2 Diabetes

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Aug 4, 2023 | Replies (18)
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@pkon

I’ve had myasthenia Gravis for about 30 yrs and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a year ago. Can anyone share the pros and cons in there treatment if both. I was have IVIGs for about 10 yrs and just stopped last August due to insurance problems. My MG is doing pretty good except for Ptosis with my eyes. Ian not taking anything right now for the MG (waiting on insurance approval for new drops that came out). I am however taking glipizide for the diabetes, having a hard time keeping my numbers down, even with watching my carbs and sugar. Would love some input from others.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 4, 2022

Welcome @pkon. Managing multiple chronic conditions, for example myasthenia gravis and type 2 diabetes can be challenging, both in terms of treatment and dietary needs.

@Erinmfs @ellen307 @dwp and others may be able to offer insights on your questions.

You may also be interested in this helpful discussion in the Diabetes group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/diabetes-and-endocrine-problems/) re managing sugar levels and more:
- Diabetes and sugar levels: This is all new to me. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diabetes-4/
- The emotional effects of type 2 diabetes https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-feel-terrible/
- I'm having problems managing Type 2 Diabetes with medication https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/type-2diabetes/

I sure hope the insurance issues get worked out soon to get you the medications you need for MG.

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chri | @chri | Jul 30, 2023

I am having good results with both MG symptoms and Type 2 diabetes since I started adding berberine to my daily diet

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