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    Glucophage

    The reason the GP said discontinue Glucophage was because he felt my diet was the reason for the improvement. I don't eat as a rule: bread, pasta, rice, cakes, pastry, biscuits and limit fruit intake to mainly strawberries with the occasional nectarine or watermelon. Lots of fish, chicken...
  2. J

    Glucophage

    Sorry, wasn't clear. 1x500mg tablet yesterday morning, and 1x500mg tablet this morning. Both taken with breakfast, which today was bacon and egg and yesterday Greek yoghurt with a little sliced nectarine.
  3. J

    Glucophage

    Is this to be expected ? 2 years ago I was prescribed Metformin, and had a hideous time of it digestive-wise, was changed to Glucophage (slow release) and carried on with no problem. Last November, my HBA1c was so good (42) that the GP agreed to discontinue the Glucophage. After 3 months of...
  4. J

    Need medication?

    Hi This is my first post and am seeking second opinions, really. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in February 2015. My HBA1C then was 73 and the surgery wanted to start me on medication straightaway. I said I wanted to see what effect I could have by making lifestyle changes, and by the...