Metformin

[snookie09]

After a visit to my practice nurse today she told me my sugar levels are very high it's 8.2 which is worrying me now, and now I've been put on metformin which I have heard so many bad things about I'm finding this all stressful

 

[mist]

Is 8.2 really that high? Doesn't seem that high to me.

 

[asparagusp]

Is that reading a Hb1ac? If not, taken pre breakfast, post meal (usually 2 hours after) or random?

Metformin for many people has no side effects and if you do happen to unfortunately have them, then ask for extended release Metformin instead.

 

[AaronH83]

+1 for the slow release version. I'm type 1 but my endo has me on metformin (glucophage SR) as well as a basal/bolus with Lantus and Novorapid.

 

[al_leister]

I've not had any negative side effects with Metformin; 6 years!

 

[Prettypinkpetals]

Makes me feel abit sick about an hour or so after I take it but it wears off pretty quickly

 

[phil1966]

I had side effects (dodgy tum) for about 2 weeks but have no issues at all now (standard, non-SR version)

 

[snookie09]

Is 8.2 really that high? Doesn't seem that high to me.

I didn't think it was high but nurse scared me by saying was high only been diagnosed a year so all new to me

 

[snookie09]

It was taken after breakfast not sure what type result it was all she said was very high at 8.2 this is all new to me only been diagnosed a year

 

[asparagusp]

Speak with the nurse and ask what the tests were for.

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

It was taken after breakfast not sure what type result it was all she said was very high at 8.2 this is all new to me only been diagnosed a year

Hiya. Did she take a finger prick test or was it taken from your vein and sent off to a lab? Nice cat, by the way

 

[snookie09]

Hiya. Did she take a finger prick test or was it taken from your vein and sent off to a lab? Nice cat, by the way

It was taken from the vein. I love cats lol

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

It was taken from the vein. I love cats lol

Sounds like it may be your hba1c at 8.2% then. Best idea would be to contact the surgery and check to be sure. This link has more about it and what to aim for.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/what-is-hba1c.html

I have been on regular metformin for nearly 3 years with no problem. As mentioned above, if it disagrees with you, you can ask for the slow-release version. The metformin only helps a little though - diet, exercise and self-testing are your best bet for getting your numbers down. All the best.

 

[Freema]

After a visit to my practice nurse today she told me my sugar levels are very high it's 8.2 which is worrying me now, and now I've been put on metformin which I have heard so many bad things about I'm finding this all stressful

I take metformin 2 x 850 mg everyday and have no problems at all with them, you only know if they Work for you by trying... most people are okay when taking them , but there are also quite a lot that can´t feel okay while taking them...
I had a Little Loose stomach the first 2 weeks and since that no troubles at all, even taking them on an empthy stomach now every morning well forgot I do have a problem of having to go to the toilet twice most Nights Since starting metformin

 

[Liam1955]

@snookie09 - Hi . And I've been taking Metformin nearly 16 years - so apart from the odd bout of constipation, have had no other problems.

 

[dorothy454]

I was taking 2x1000 metformin and 4 gliclazides had no problem at all with the slow release metformin.

 

[Aaron187]

I was sent into hospital with sugar levels of 21.7 on the 7th September. I was told I had type 1 then the following morning was told it was type 2 the diabetes nurse then came to see me and told me I'm being treated for type 1, I still don't know what type I have but I'm taking 500mgs metformin and 22 units of last us insulin my morning reads are getting better but I still end up with high reads before bed

 

[Aaron187]

I was sent into hospital with sugar levels of 21.7 on the 7th September. I was told I had type 1 then the following morning was told it was type 2 the diabetes nurse then came to see me and told me I'm being treated for type 1, I still don't know what type I have but I'm taking 500mgs metformin and 22 units of lantus insulin my morning reads are getting better but I still end up with high reads before bed

 

[chalup]

I had trouble with the regular metformin but I am fine on the extended release. Here is a link to the low carb program if you are interested in trying to get things under control with diet. Low Carb Program - http://www.diabetes.co.uk/lowcarb/

 

[Liam1955]

@Aaron187 - Hello and Welcome to the Forum . You could always check when next at your GP'S and find out if Type 1 or Type 2.
@daisy1 will provide you with some basic information that all new members receive. Have a read and ask any questions.