Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Asked 10 months ago

Is farxiga for diabetes?

My neighbour told me her doctor gave her a new medicine called Farxiga for her sugar. Is Farxiga only for diabetes or does it have other uses? I'm curious because I have diabetes too.

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Suresh Pillai Suresh Pillai Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, it is very much for type 2 diabetes. My doctor added it to my daily pill routine, and now my kidneys have to work overtime to flush out the sugar in my urine. At least my HbA1c is finally behaving!

Gita Mishra Gita Mishra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, dear, Farxiga is prescribed to help manage sugar levels. Take your medicines on time, keep a peaceful mind, and everything will stay in balance. God bless you with good health.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Farxiga is an SGLT2 inhibitor for type 2 diabetes. I have been using it for a year now. Pro tip: drink plenty of water throughout the day because this medicine works by flushing sugar through urine, which can easily dehydrate you.

Aravind Subramanian Aravind Subramanian Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is primarily approved for treating type 2 diabetes. It also has proven benefits for heart and kidney protection. However, since it carries specific risks like UTIs, consulting your doctor for a proper prescription is essential.

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Suman Lata Suman Lata Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it is for controlling diabetes. My sister takes it daily and she is doing absolutely fine now. Don't worry, just follow your doctor's instructions.

Ritu Anand Ritu Anand Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My doctor started me on Farxiga when my fasting sugar crossed 180. It has personally helped me keep my levels under control, but I only take the exact dose my doctor prescribed.

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