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    Is there an alternative to Metformin?

    Hi. I know this post was a long time ago but I noticed you said your friends' endocrinologist prescribed her Glumetza. I cannot find a UK supplier, Boots cannot find it in the UK. Which hospital did your friend visit and maybe I could contact them. Many thanks
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    Glumetza, is there a UK supplier?

    Glumetza is a drug listed on the Diabetes.co.uk website, maybe best to also add 'not available in the UK?
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    Glumetza, is there a UK supplier?

    Thanks for the reply. My doctor has prescribed Metformin SR previously but I am not able to tolerate it at all even the slow release.
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    Glumetza, is there a UK supplier?

    Hi, I'm a new member on this forum. I have type 2 diabetes and was prescribed Metformin but experienced gastrointestinal problems. My doctor then prescribed Metformin SR, slow release but I couldn't tolerate this either. One drug called Glumetza (listed here on Diabetes.co.uk) is Metformin BUT...