diabetes, type 2
"Have been on Metformin for years and up to 1000 with an A1C of 8.7 currently.  Glucose at doctor's office 87 one day and at next follow up with family doctor was 186,,,endocrinologist prescribed Actos to get A1C down.  Also on other meds.  Lipitor, Cosaar for BP, and new drug, Otezla for psoriatic arthritis along with UVB treatments.  Taking vitamins to support heart, supplements, calcium, vitamin C, B supplements, acidophilus, co-Q, ear drops and ointments dimethesone and ketacodnisone from dermatologist for psoriasis. Had adjustment period with Metformin. Hands have been extremely painful with swelling and severe joint pain and swelling concentrated in left hand, ring finger.  New Rheumatologist recently diagnosed psoriatic arthritis."