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I've been taking Metformin XR for 6 months with great glucose control. However, I'm having some terrible stomach/intestinal issues. Has anyone else experienced this side effect from taking Metformin?

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Welcome Lina333. You will find a wealth of good information on this forum. The people here are so supportive and I certainly appreciate each of you!

Good morning from Dallas/Fort Worth, USA. Has anyone ever heard of Metformin causing lymph nodes to swell? Just wondering about the Metformin side effects. Thanks in advance!

@Kristin251 what is LADA?

Has anyone experienced weight loss while taking Metformin? It seems I'm hungry all the time. My blood glucose is well controlled. I'm wondering is it time to see my Doctor. I've lost 20 pounds in 4 months. Is that too much of a weight loss for 4 months. I would love know if anyone else...

Thanks for your prompt response. I am going ask my Doctor if I can try the extended release version. Hopefully, I can get some relief from the side effects. Sent from my VS987 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

My doctor prescribed Metformin for me but it has me feeling really unwell. Does anyone know if the Metformin Extended Release version has the same side effects such as stomach issues and just feeling like blah? I didn't have these symptoms until I started the Metformin. Sent from my VS987 using...

Welcome, I was recently diagnosed with T2D as well. You will find this forum to be very enlightening. Oh by the way, I'm in Fort Worth, Texas in the USA! Sent from my VS987 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

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Does anyone know how long Steroids stay in your system? Sent from my VS987 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Has anyone had long term success with completely reversing T2D? If so, would you mind enlightening us newbies? Best regards

Thanks all! @Alison, I'm allowed to start walking this week because of the C6/C7 fusion. I do feel a bit better each day now that my BG is pretty much within normal ranges.

Does T2 diabetes cause you to lose muscle tone? I've noticed I have much less muscle tone but much more fat. I recently had 2 epidural steroid injections for back pain. I also had a round of steroid pills of 60mg for 4 days, then 40mg for 4 days, then 30mg for 4 days, etc., until I stepped down...