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Hi everyone I live in Ireland and I've been on the normal metformin for a few years now for T2. However, I'm from N.Ireland and both of my parents take Glucophage slow release and get on fine with it. Recently I've found that the normal glucophage is giving me a lot of wind and diarrhoea...

Ok I've taken the 'test first' approach and my readings last 3 mornings have all been 7! So all I need to do now is lose a few stone to cut down on the load of metformin I take a day! Thanks guys

Dear all, I've taken my time having a good look round this forum and learnt so much already. There's great support here and right now I need to tap into some of the knowledge. I had GD in 2003 and 2012, each time I was insulin dependant. I managed the GD perfectly as I was so well monitored by...

I'm so very sorry for your loss, that must be devastating for you and your family. I hope you get to the bottom of this and have some kind of resolution as this most certainly wasn't your fault. Xx

Hi mike I was on 500x3 but my bloods after Xmas had gone awol. I'm not sure of the gp readings but she doubled my dose until they came down. I've to go back this month for repeat bloods. I started measuring myself and the last couple of weeks my fasting bg has been around 8.5 most days. I...

@Bunny21 Hi there. You need to relax. Many many healthy happy babies are born from diabetic mothers. The fact that you are so conscious of your blood sugars is good. I had 2 pregnancies where gestational diabetes came with a bang and I was insulin dependent on both. It's a matter of finding...

Metformin has definitely thinned out my hair. Lucky I've a good bit starting off

1000mg 3 times a day.

Hi all, this is my first post!!!! :) Just wondering if anyone has experience of hair falling out on Metformin?? I used to take 500mg 3 times a day, but after christmas my blood tests were awful and Dr doubled that but even on the lower dosage my hair fell out and thinned. Also I find that...

ok here goes kids. Include a photo here if you wish to. - What is your name? Alison - How old are you? 42 years young - Are you male or female? The fairer sex - Which country are you from? Ireland - Which city/area do you live in? Limerick - Are you religious? Not overly - Pick three words...