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Hello guys and gals. From this day I am having to step down as a Mod - my term of office has expired. I will still be around and certainly will be keeping my eyes on this thread. It was an achievement to get this and it will only be by greater use that we will ever get to have our own sub-forum...

The effects of the medications will vary from person to person. Currently the "gliflozin" family of diabetes meds are proving popular and effective.

Exanatide and liraglutide operate in entirely different ways. Possible side effects are also different. Doug

I hope the checks bring some clarity to your situation. Regards Doug

Congratulations on your HbA1c result and your weight loss. Hopefully your exercise and diet will help you achieve even better results. Metformin helps the heart and research appears to show that it can also help protect against certain cancers. Take care Doug

Hi Val This speaks to possible causes of your complaint. I am not aware of any connection with metformin. "The cause is uncertain.[1] Risk factors may include obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, a family history of the disease, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).[1][2] The...

As others have done, you might want to try the extended release formulation of metformin. It is a drug that comes with many benefits.

If you think you are exhibiting signs of diabetic neuropathy you should discuss this with your GP. Getting your blood sugars down to non-diabetic numbers would be a good idea to help in that situation. How is your diabetes being treated? What is your diet like? Regards Doug

I would really advise you to discuss this with your GP. Your bowel problem could have many causes. Regards Doug

You should know whether you have diabetes once you get your results. The symptoms you describe may be signs of peripheral neuropathy but you should check this out with your GP. Let us know how you get on. Regards Doug

You might want to speak to your GP about protecting the ulcer to allow you to wear the boots. How are your blood glucose levels? If they are high, that may account for the ulcer. Perhaps a period on the sick while you tackle the ulcer and, if necessary, your blood sugar levels might be a route...

If you are having problems tolerating the prescribed dosage of Metformin, you might want to ask your GP to prescribe extended release Metformin. This has helped some people.

I can find lists of side effects that do not include aortic stenosis and I can find research in which some people with aortic stenosis take metformin. I am struggling to find research that metformin causes aortic stenosis. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks

Hello! There is nothing "normal" about sweet things. We do not grow snickers bars or cheesecakes. Why will you probably not like stevia? What quantities of polyols were you consuming to make you go to the loo? What other artificial sweeteners have you tried? What is your diet generally like...

Levothyroxine may interfere with blood glucose control and reduce the effectiveness of metFORMIN and other diabetic medications. Monitor your blood sugar levels closely. You may need a dose adjustment of your diabetic medications during and after treatment with levothyroxine. Metformin and...

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As well as the cardio benefits it looks as if it is also protective against some forms of cancer. I saw my endo this week for an issue not diabetes related. He advised me not to come off Metformin despite by normal range blood sugars. He also said that, if I could tolerate it, I should increase...

We have flagged-up this issue with Admin who are investigating. Regards Doug

Hi There was a study in 2014 looking at Metformin, Type 2 and AF. http://www.pubpdf.com/pub/25106079/Association-of-metformin-with-lower-atrial-fibrillation-risk-among-patients-with-type-2-diabetes-mel I do not know whether the result would be applicable to other types of diabetes. Regards...

This might be helpful: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Type1Diabetes/59922?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2016-08-30&eun=g599609d0r&pos=0 Regards Doug