After almost 4 years of treatment with hydroxycarbamide I switched to Jakavi in July. This has been a game changer with virtually all previous side effects gone and no new ones. However a routine blood test has revealed a sudden increase in blood sugar levels which are now well within diabetic levels. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Hi @Derek3 I wonder what your treatment team, specialist nurse possibly, says about your readings?
We are very complex individuals and it might/might not be connected to your Polycythaemia vera (PV)
I will copy your post to the Blood Cancer UK nurses for you @BloodCancerUK_Nurses
Please do let us know how you get on
Look after yourself and annoying as you seem so happy on the Jakavi.
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I’m glad that the new medication is working for you albeit the blood results.
Have you been told this may be a side effect of the medication?
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At the moment it seems to be a mystery. The blood sugar level has always been stable and it is a very sudden jump since the change of medication. The test is being repeated this week
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Hello again @Derek3, glad to read your swap from hydroxyurea to ruxolitinib has gone so well! I still take hydroxyurea and it suits me well, but I’m heartened by your experience of another medicine I could take.
Not experienced my blood sugar levels increase in blood test results. I do sometimes wonder if what I eat the day before my monthly CBCs can strongly affect their results, especially if I’ve stuffed my face with pudding! I’d say aways check this sort of thing with your specialists.
Do please let us know how it goes!
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Derek3 I am also on Jakavi for Polycythaemia vera (PV). I am on it approx 3/4 months, I have had no increases in my blood sugars. Have you got any answers yet as whether it is connected to Jakavi. Curious as my two sisters are both type 2 diabetic. Glad to hear that otherwise it is working well for you. Best wishes. Liz59
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I have had another blood test today and now wait for the results
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Derek3 Best of luck with blood results. Best wishes. Liz59
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