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    Beta Blockers and Metformin

    Yes definitely hypos, I had insulin dependent gestational diabetes so I usually recognise a hypo coming on and test my blood. They are not too frequent though thankfully
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    Beta Blockers and Metformin

    I have wondered this myself, as has my diabetic nurse, I don't really fit the profile for type II but I was tested for other types of Diabetes about 10 years ago with a negative result.
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    Beta Blockers and Metformin

    Ok good to know, thank you
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    Beta Blockers and Metformin

    Morning All, I've been prescribed a small dose of propranolol and I'm slightly concerned about the interactions with metformin, my GP is unconcerned but diabetes is stated as a caution . I do have hypos with metformin which is a concern with propranolol. I'd be interested to hear of anyone...
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    Metformin Side Effects

    Funnily enough my diabetes nurse referred me to the hospital as she suspected LADA but they decided it was more likely that I was Type II as I'd had gestational diabetes x 3. I had a negative test for other types of diabetes 10 years ago as I never really fit the profile for gestational or...
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    Metformin Side Effects

    Hello all, I have recently been prescribed Metformin after managing with diet and exercise alone for 9 years. I'm a bit gutted but have finally succumbed to meds. I'm type II, follow a low carb diet, and exercise plenty. I'm just 8 days in on 500mg x1 per day. I can manage the stomach issues...
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