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That is useful to know if I do go on to the SR Metformin. I have been told it is an appetite supressant (which sin't on the fact sheet) so I suppose we have to put up with loss of appetite!

Thanks. Perhaps I need to giveit another couple of weeks before asking about the slow release Metformin.

Thanks a lot. SR Metformin seems the best bet. Its really interesting to hear other people's reaction and know I'm not imagining things. My husband has been really concerned as I have always enjoyed my food, and he can't quite believe I am eating so slowly and unable to eat some of the things I...

Thank you. someone else suggested the slow release Metformin, so I will definitely ask about it. I originally lost 3 stone through diet and exercise after I was diagnosed, but have slowly put back 1 & half stone during the past year due to less exercise because of arthritic knee. now I'm on the...

Thank you so much. If I am still feeling nauseated by the end of this week (I have been on Metformin for 7 weeks) I will make an appointment to see my "diabetic" GP. to ask about the slow release version. I didn't realised Metformin is an appetite supressant! Thank you so much for the help and...

Thanks a lot. I am on the LCHF diet too. I will persevere with Metformin for a bit longer, I have never actually been sick, just feel nauseated a lot of the time, so not quite so bad as you. Thanks for your help.

I was first prescribed Metformin 50mg twice a day early in December. I was diagnosed with Type 2 six years ago and managed with diet and exercise until recently. I'm 76. I find I am feeling nauseated a lot of the time and have lost my appetite. I know these are shown as side effects on the...