Hello
I have had Type 2 diabetes for 6 years. Am on long acting metformin 1000mg daily. For about the past month have had increasing problems with diarrhea. I have never had problems with long acting metformin. Then thought I might have Covid-19, but no. I feel it has to do with my medication, upset stomach and worsening results making life difficult. My dietary needs have decreased lately, I eat two meals a day and have lost a couple of pounds. So I ask, am I now on a dosage higher than I need, my blood sugar is usually anywhere from 5.1 to 6.4. I'm afraid to eat as it will cause more problems and know that if I stop my med my blood sugar level will just increase. I know I must speak to my Dr. Any thought are welcome
Thanks for listening
Colleen
I have had Type 2 diabetes for 6 years. Am on long acting metformin 1000mg daily. For about the past month have had increasing problems with diarrhea. I have never had problems with long acting metformin. Then thought I might have Covid-19, but no. I feel it has to do with my medication, upset stomach and worsening results making life difficult. My dietary needs have decreased lately, I eat two meals a day and have lost a couple of pounds. So I ask, am I now on a dosage higher than I need, my blood sugar is usually anywhere from 5.1 to 6.4. I'm afraid to eat as it will cause more problems and know that if I stop my med my blood sugar level will just increase. I know I must speak to my Dr. Any thought are welcome
Thanks for listening
Colleen