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koukla
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I don't know what they've had. I'm really not into excuses and if anyone can't take my reasons as reasons, that doesn't make it my fault.
That, to me, was tantamount to calling me a liar. I'm not one of those either but I am offended by your comment.
I won't sit back and be berated on a public forum. The shame appals me.
So, how will him being there make it any better? I think of those who have had issues, I don't think they have swallowed the pill and on swallowing had to run hot-foot to the lavatory.
Frankly, I'm listening to excuses and hearing no reasons.
Yes alliebee, I did take it yesterday evening with my salad and as I've reported, I had a rotten night but that's in the past now, today's another day.
I'm going on the advice of my consultant. He said if you have any side effects, leave it for 3 days and then try it again and eventually your system will accept it.
Ok, I know I prevaricated and had the tablets here for a few days but at least I've taken one now. I know I didn't take one on Tuesday when I was given them but I've done it now so I think I should follow his advice as regards the 3 days. I really did have an unpleasant night.
@AndBreathe, I would like to make a public apology to you. I thought and it's sounding like I'm incorrect, that you were being a bit harsh on me yesterday and personally I didn't feel I deserved it. I was feeling particularly vulnerable and I wholeheartedly apologise for any upset I may have caused you. I try to steer clear of conflict. I did in fact take your advice and took the tablet last night but it will be the 3 says before I try again.
Once again, my apologies and they are sincere, I can assure you. Many thanks for all your help.
"When taken as directed, metformin by itself is highly effective. It typically lowers fasting blood sugar levels anywhere from 17% to 37%, reduces post-meal blood glucose up to 44.5% and decreases A1c levels from 0.8% to 3.1%. Taking metformin also decreases the need for Type 2 diabetics to inject insulin.
In addition, metformin helps reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and it is the only diabetes drug that is proven to prevent heart disease in Type 2 diabetes. When taken alone and as prescribed, metformin does not cause hypoglycemia (unlike sulfonylureas) or weight gain."
http://americandiabetes.com/taking-metformin-glucophage-type-2-diabetes/
My own experience was that it took two to three weeks to kick in when first prescribed.
Pavlos
They do make it sound like a wonder drug don't they? I imagine that they mean "when combined with suitable lifestyle" changes. I can't imagine that they mean that one can carry on eating carbs to his hearts delight and reduce his glucose levels by 40%.Gosh - Those are by far the most dramatic figures I've seen for Metformin efficacy.
@koukla - I'm pleased you haven't suffered any extreme effects form the medication. I'm sure your tummy will settle/flatten, in time.
They do make it sound like a wonder drug don't they? I imagine that they mean "when combined with suitable lifestyle" changes. I can't imagine that they mean that one can carry on eating carbs to his hearts delight and reduce his glucose levels by 40%.
Still the figure of 1- 1,5% improvement to glucose levels because of Metformin that I have often seen quoted on this forum does seem too negligible to be credible given how popular and widespread the use of the drug is amongst T2 diabetics.
Perhaps what is meant is not a 1% reduction in glucose levels but a 1% reduction in HbA1c scores from say 7% to 6% ( based on the old percentage system of counting HbA1c)
Pavlos