Hi I've been a diabetic (type 2) now for over 25 years on gliclazide (80mg) 1 a day and Metformin (sr) 750mg twice a day.
I want to reduce my Metformin gradually ...I know if I don't take them sugars will go high....I want to know what fibre supplements and what strength are good to take ...
Thanks.
I love bread lol....I don't have more than 2 slices a day....still bad......I've given up biscuits,I had 1 biscuit and my sugar levels doubled after 15 minutes,so I give them up a few years back.
Thanks.....bit weird to be honest after 3 hours of eating tonight (chip butty) it's 8.1 which is fantastic!
Do you think I should try gliclazide in the morning with Metformin with breakfast and then have lunch and see what readings I get by tea time...?
Only worry if I do that is.....will my...
Thanks,I've had 1 toast today and after 3 hours of eating it was 14.6......(7.1 this morning before my slice of toast)
After a total of 6 hours after my breakfast (slice of toast) it's now 8.1.
Had no dinner.
I always take gliclazide with my evening meal as I find it better as evening meal...
Hi,I've been a diabetic for around 22+ years,when I was first diagnosed I would take my Metformin (500) with my meal and after 2-3 hours my levels use be around 9-9.8
Now (after around 7 years) I'm on 750mg (extended release) and gliclazide 80mg.
If I get up in the morning (depending what time...
Hi,I'm a type 2 and have been for 20+ years....I would like to know.....is it worth taking fiber capsules, tablets etc...
I'm taking Metformin 750 s/r and gliclazide 80mg and also vitamin B12
I have been a type 2 for around 23 years now, been on metformin 750mg twice a day and gliclazide 80mg.
Always taken metformin in the morning with breakfast.
Taken metformin and gliclazide with my evening meal.
Recently started taking fenugreek tablets and moringa tablet in the afternoon...
diabetic type 2 on gliclazide 80mg and metformin 750mg
my doc says sugars risen..........was 43 last year
today 44 mmol
what is that in the olden reading ?
thankyou in advance.
checked my bg 2 hours after eating,it was 7.0 mmol.........i had potatoe wedges and chicken nuggets.........then i rechecked sugar before my next meal ....13.1mmol.............whats happened here.........7.0mmol.......then ate after 5 hours and just before i eat 13.1
thanks guys,i dont want take loads of meds,thats why i was thinking giving some up,if you have aspirin,it can cause bleeding,which they give you another tablet to take,which ive not got yet,take em all or stop?