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<blockquote data-quote="ziggy_w" data-source="post: 1637292" data-attributes="member: 323454"><p>Hi [USER=450503]@keithmarsden[/USER],</p><p></p><p>Since this is your first post, let me welcome you to the forum. I am tagging [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] for some really helpful information for newbies.</p><p></p><p>Really well done on controlling T2 for 9 years without medication.</p><p></p><p>When I was first diagnosed, I was put on 2 x 1000mg of metformin to be taken in the morning and in the evening. I was fine with it and only had a few problem in the first few days. Generally, the worst side effects seem to be gastrointestinal. If you don't have problems with it, it probably won't matter much if you are on 2 x 500mg or 1 x 750mg. Spacing them out over the day might be easier on the tummy, though. I agree with [USER=400972]@Rachox[/USER], though, that you should probably talk to your GP/nurse about the dosage.</p><p></p><p>I was on a generic form of metformin -- so can't help you with the different forms of metformin. It probably won't make much of a difference as long as you tolerate it well.</p><p></p><p>Generally, metformin is a type of diabetes medication that overall has a good profile without too many side effects and tends to bring down blood sugar levels but not by a huge amount. To be honest, 10 mmol before going to bed would be too high for me.</p><p></p><p>Have you tried reducing your carbohydrate intake?</p><p></p><p>Please ask any questions you may have -- there are many wonderful, knowledgeable and helpful members on this forum. So, just ask away.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ziggy_w, post: 1637292, member: 323454"] Hi [USER=450503]@keithmarsden[/USER], Since this is your first post, let me welcome you to the forum. I am tagging [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] for some really helpful information for newbies. Really well done on controlling T2 for 9 years without medication. When I was first diagnosed, I was put on 2 x 1000mg of metformin to be taken in the morning and in the evening. I was fine with it and only had a few problem in the first few days. Generally, the worst side effects seem to be gastrointestinal. If you don't have problems with it, it probably won't matter much if you are on 2 x 500mg or 1 x 750mg. Spacing them out over the day might be easier on the tummy, though. I agree with [USER=400972]@Rachox[/USER], though, that you should probably talk to your GP/nurse about the dosage. I was on a generic form of metformin -- so can't help you with the different forms of metformin. It probably won't make much of a difference as long as you tolerate it well. Generally, metformin is a type of diabetes medication that overall has a good profile without too many side effects and tends to bring down blood sugar levels but not by a huge amount. To be honest, 10 mmol before going to bed would be too high for me. Have you tried reducing your carbohydrate intake? Please ask any questions you may have -- there are many wonderful, knowledgeable and helpful members on this forum. So, just ask away. [/QUOTE]
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