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I don’t think that last paragraph was in the initial post.

Hi, metformin is well known to cause upset stomach for some people . From my personal experience I stuck with it for 6 years but it caused me problems with my tum and constantly running to the loo and it got to the point that it was affecting my life too much. At the end of June this year I...

I have small veins and they sometimes collapse once the needle goes in. Apparently, veins are not at their plumpest first thing in the morning . The phlebotomist advised me to keep well hydrated the say before and on the morning of my appointment to drink at least a pint of water ( I drink two)...

It will be because Sukkarto is cheaper!

The only way you will know if it’s the metformin is to stop it for a few days (obviously you should speak with your health provider). I have been on metformin from 2014, T2 and I can honestly say it’s caused constant stomach issues for me but I stuck with it until end of June this year When I...

Hi, I have recently stopped my metformin due to gut issues, stomach pains and constant running to the loo. I was diagnosed type 2 in 2014 and put on metformin, I took the slow release version. I have always had stomach issues of various degrees since starting the medication. During lockdown I...

Hi Billy I have just stopped taking my metformin off my own back as I think it’s toxic for my gut. I have been on slow release for nearly 6 years and always have problems with my gut and running to the loo. I am new to finger prick testing, also new to low carb , I have not seen any real...

Hi Shan-Marie I am new to finger pricking as well , I wasn’t anxious about the actual needle but anxious about the result. I do meditation and my teacher gave me a strategy to try. She said just keep saying to yourself “I need to do this for my health and well-being “ and it’s worked. Keep...

Hi Been T2 since Sept 2014 but new to testing. Take 2 x 500mg Metformin daily, stomach cannot deal with an increase. Healthy eating went completely out the window during lockdown, didn’t feel the best health wise so decided to get a grip. I have managed to get my fasting BG from in the 9-11...

Hi Daibell, i wish I didn’t have a weight problem and was slim! I need to lose about 5 stone, I know from the past that losing the weight had a positive impact on my levels. Doing low carb is different to weight watchers which in the past has helped me lose weight and kept my hba1c at 48...

Thanks DCUKMod , didn’t know that about the liver having stored the glucose so that’s made me feel more positive and a little less anxious

Hello, new to the forum. Type 2 diabetic since 2014, on slow release metformin, 2 x500mg , increasing to 3x500mg slowly as I do suffer stomach issues with it. Suffer with health anxiety so covid-19 has been a real struggle (as for many people) and to be honest healthy eating went out the window...