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I have been on slow release metformin for a while now 1000 twice a day my bloods still ain't coming down doc has prescribed me linagliptin now too can you take metformin and linagliptin at the same time or is it better to take them seperate and any precautions I should be taking with it please...

Can anyone recommend a good ketone meter please

I wrote a post about my bloods being high all the time (I'm awaiting latest results) I am current on sr metformin only but someone messaged me about testing for ketones when my bloods are high does anyone have anymore info on this like who should test? How often ? And where can i buy a meter if...

Hiya every year I go out for a work meal with my friend I'm type 2 on metformin I have just took my blood and it is 25.8 what do i do ? Should I skip going for the meal at a risk of making it go higher it will be the traditional carvery meal ??

Been on metformin for nearly a year was changed to slow release about 3 months ago due to stomach problems I was still having stomach problems so they told me to reduce the dose to one twice a day for a few weeks so my stomach got used to it then to go back to taking one in the morning and two...

I used to enjoy going out with my friends and I.like to try all the cocktails since being diagnosed I've been on a bit of a slump not going out getting depressed etc am now thinking of starting going out is there any complications of alcohol when type 2 controlled by metformin ?

I work in the district and have to be up early around 6.30 I take thyroid meds at this time I take them on an empty stomach and then have to leave the house my hours have recently changed so I don't get a break until around 1.30 - 2 ish what are the implications of waiting for food all that...

Hi all I originally started on metformin 3 times a day and it didn't settle I am now on the slow release and have been on them nearly 2 months and the side effects are still not settling how do you all get around this it's stopping me from working and socialising

Hi am Type 2 on metformin I have started gym and tested my bloods after exercising and they were 4.2 my question is can you exercise yourself into a hypo?

Hi my mum is type 2 and is having hypos the care home where she is are treating this with 1 glucose ( I have told them several times how to do this they don't listen) aa cup of sweet coffee and biscuits is this OK are is it too much sugar??

My mum is in a care home she is type 2 and when I went yesterday morning she was feeling shaky I took her bloods for her and it was 3.4 the senior care assistant says that's normal even though she was having g symptoms and proceeded to shove a Mars bar in her hand!! I was under the impression...

Had my first blood results since diagnosis and my bloods have gone down to 47

Hi all I've been to emergency care centre this morning because my temp was high and I was in pain I have a water Infection and put on antibiotics I couldn't face food this morning had half slice wholemeal toast and a few spoonful of fish this afternoon it's all I could face I managed some toast...

Hi all I take metformin 500 three times a a day I missed my morning one due to having my niece graduation and didn't want the stomach problems that usually come with it I took one at 2.30 and then I havent took another I have eaten about two hours ago and I had one alcoholic drink about an hour...

Been on metformin for a out 6 weeks now the diarrhea was quite frequent at first it has slowed down but hasn't totally gone and it gets bothersome when I have to drive long distance with no toilet I have my nieces graduation tomorrow and I don't want to get caught out short in the middle of the...

Hi all I am taking metformin was told to take one tablet a day for a week then two then three I've Bern taking them at 9am breakfast 1pm dinner and 6pm tea is this OK or should I be leaving longer gaps scared myself a little as someone said need to be 8 hours apart??

Hi all I've had a really busy day today and I forgot to eat lunch and to take my metformin it's nearly tea time now so going to eat in a bit I only take two tablets a day for now one in the morning ing and the dinner one can I take the dinner one with my tea or is it best to skip it now?

Hiya all just a query my work has requested that I send in a gp letter to state that I am Type 2 diabetic and taking metformin they also want to know about how I keep my insulin levels in check... Sorry am new to diagnosis and not had any info on how insulin levels will affect me so any advice...

I am Type 2 on metformin I have invested in a blood monitoring device and just wanting to know if you do exercise when is it best to test the effects on blood sugars before or after the exercise? And how many times a day do you test is it three times a day at every meal time before and 2 hours...

Hi all newly diagnosed started metformin today not yet seen diabetic nurse got my appointment Tuesday any advice In the meantime I haven't a clue