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Metformin Increase

There are various free apps that will alow you to count the carbs in what you eat.
Carb Manager is one, my sugr is another
I think you will be quite surprised how many things we think are 'healthy' aren't when it comes to carbs.
Some of the apps allow you to input you target macros - that's the ratio of protein to fats to carbs
I found them very useful when starting out, and like the test strips, once you are in good habits, you can stop using them.
 
MrsA2 said:
There are various free apps that will alow you to count the carbs in what you eat.
Carb Manager is one, my sugr is another
I think you will be quite surprised how many things we think are 'healthy' aren't when it comes to carbs.
Some of the apps allow you to input you target macros - that's the ratio of protein to fats to carbs
I found them very useful when starting out, and like the test strips, once you are in good habits, you can stop using them.
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Thanks. I just loaded that carb manager app. I will start using it once the strips arrive. I have gone the low carb route before and it worked but I never used an app for it.

I am about a stone overweight and I know low carbing will get rid of that and help get my sugars back under control.

Just hoping this double dose of Metformin isn't too hard on my body. 2 grams a day is quite a lot.
 
Dupont said:
Just hoping this double dose of Metformin isn't too hard on my body. 2 grams a day is quite a lot.
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Did you consider asking your GP to increase the dose gradually? You’re more likely to get side effects if you jump straight from 1000mg to 2000mg in one go.
 
Rachox said:
Did you consider asking your GP to increase the dose gradually? You’re more likely to get side effects if you jump straight from 1000mg to 2000mg in one go.
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I thought that and I did ask, but was met with resistance. I also asked if there are any other medications I can try? That wasn't really answered in my opinion.
 
Dupont said:
I thought that and I did ask, but was met with resistance. I also asked if there are any other medications I can try? That wasn't really answered in my opinion.
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Not all patients do as the Dr dictates! ;)
 
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