any advice?

[lorrie1973]

hi I have type 2 diabetes, and was on metformin 3 times a day, but one week I had two hypo's for the first time ever. Quite scary have to say
The doctor then changed my dose to 2 a day, and still took another hypo yesterday.

I eat enough, but dont know whats causing this
Can anyone help?

 

[hanadr]

Metformin isn't supposed to cause hypos, but it seems to in some people. What were the actual numbers?
when do you take your Metformin?
In the middle of a meal is supposed to be good.
do you have test strips?
Check after an hour or so after your Metformin. that might reveal the problem
Hana

 

[lorrie1973]

my readings the last time was 2.1 my normal reading is 4.7, i take my metformin after breakfast then after tea, yes I have test strips and I'll try that
thanks

 

[Dobbs]

hi lorrie,
when you say your normal reading is 4.7, do you mean first thing in the morning? If so that's extremely good, makes me wonder why you're on medication at all... I (occasionally) take my non-diabetic partner's reading in the morning (well, once in a blue moon) and it's always been around 5.0...