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How do you know when you need to switch from metformin to insulin injections?

Thanks

Nerve damage started in my toes and now both feet have it. Would I be better off on insulin injections? Metformin seems to have become less effective over the last year and my blood sugars are up for no reason. Is it inevitable that everyone ends up on insulin?

I tested a 9.2 after 1hrs exercise today :( Breakfast beforehand was just one piece of low carb toast and unsweetened coffee for breakfast. I'm on 3 Metformin per day.

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 5.2.. a first for me! It's gettin better man!

It has Maltodextrin in it. Is it a sugar or an artificial sweetner? Will it raise my blood glucose level? I cant find any definitive info on Maltodextrin.

Is Maltodextrin a sugar? Its in a vitamin soluble supplement Im taking. Will it raise my BG?

Re: Meds/Diet/Exercise: still high glucos levels I dont count my carbs :S but I eat a low carb high fibre diet and am not overweight

Hi Im on Metformin 500 X 3 since January 15th and it's having no effect on my glucose levels which range from 9.6 to 13.8. I excercise 1 hour daily and have a healthy diet. I do have a few pints of Guinness every evening but thats it. Any advice?