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davidb23

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi

I am David , 61 years old and living on the North Yorkshire coast. I have type 2 diabetes. I am married and have 3 grown up daughters.
I really enjoy gardening, swimming, reading and walks in nature.
 
lovinglife said:
Hi @davidb23 & welcome to the forum :)

Feel free to ask any questions and share your experiences
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Thank you.
I have been raking metformin orally for four weeks now i feel lightheaded and nauseous so have stopped taking it. I contacted local gp surgery but can't get an appointment for another 3 weeks.
 
I felt very off when I first started taking metformin, and then every time I had to increase the dose until I reached the prescribed amount. But the symptoms subsided within a few days, and now I barely know I'm on it. I do know, however, that it really doesn't suit everybody - the doctors tend to prescribe it by reflex as it does suit the majority of people; however there are alternatives and I'm sure you can discuss these at your surgery when the time comes.
 
davidb23 said:
Thank you.
I have been raking metformin orally for four weeks now i feel lightheaded and nauseous so have stopped taking it. I contacted local gp surgery but can't get an appointment for another 3 weeks.
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Do you use a meter to test your blood glucose, preferably before and after meals?
As a T2 on metformin only you'll likely have to self fund, but it can be very much worth it to see what happens and when.
 
Hi David - I was initially diagnosed T2 (later T1) and first course of metformin was a disaster. Within a few days my doctor switched me to a different brand (Stagid) and it's largely been fine (I've been on it for 4years now). Recently I travelled to Brazil and mislaid my medicin bag during security check on the way, so I had to obtain a completely different metformin product on arrival (check with my doctor beforehand).. and it was completely fine.. zero side effects!.. so the point of all that is to say that your doctor may be able to subscribe an alternative that is better suited to you. You should consider requesting an emergency appointment if you really cannot take it..
 
Teuchterabroad said:
Hi David - I was initially diagnosed T2 (later T1) and first course of metformin was a disaster. Within a few days my doctor switched me to a different brand (Stagid) and it's largely been fine (I've been on it for 4years now). Recently I travelled to Brazil and mislaid my medicin bag during security check on the way, so I had to obtain a completely different metformin product on arrival (check with my doctor beforehand).. and it was completely fine.. zero side effects!.. so the point of all that is to say that your doctor may be able to subscribe an alternative that is better suited to you. You should consider requesting an emergency appointment if you really cannot take it..
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Thanks for the great advice.
 
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