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They are testing my levels every couple of weeks. When I know more I will update, I'm not very good at remembering everything they say. I have to take someone with me.

UPDATE the dr thinks it is a severe allergic reaction but doesn't know what to obviously. He doesn't think it's anything to do with the diabetes or coming off the metformin. I'm not so sure and am thinking of getting a second opinion when my usual dr is back who has studied diabetes. I have...

Thank-you for replying. The itching has only occurred since stopping the metformin but I guess it could be coincidence. Nothing else has changed like washing powders, soaps, eating habits etc etc. Hopefully the dr can help in the morning.

They wanted to test my blood, I guess to see if it stayed stable without it. I'm going in tomorrow as I can't stand this itching anymore me skins so sore it's horrible.

Hi, I was taken off metformin just before Christmas and have been feeling very poorly, I have seen the local walk in service and they have now given me antibiotics as I am itching so badly my skin is sore all over. Can anyone advise if they have had similar? I was stopped straight away and...