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I am 83 male and D2 for last 4 years and weigh 73 Kilo. Like most people metformin was a 'bummer' and changing to slow release helped a little BUT I no longer have any loose motions, almost constipated in fact if I do not drink enough water. HOW ? Doctor tried a new drug to reduce my blood...

I am male, 82 years old with T2. Just like to put in my two penneth ref: Metformin. Ask Doctor for the slow release for a start. Metformin cannot give you an Hypo. As mentioned, it does play havoc with your stomach [very loose] I found that this was worse taking high protein diet. Doctor...

My name is Tom, 82 years old and diagnosed with D2 3years ago. I am writing this as so much is said about obesity and diabetes. This I can understand but, in my case, I was only 13st 7 ibs and now 11st 7 ibs. I am sure that it was stress that brought it on. I am taking Metformin and...

I have had D2 for about 5 years and am still learning ! I want to pass on some info: that may be useful. I should know better but have been taking my blood sugar readings before breakfast and not bothering about readings at other times during day. Due to other factors am now on a self imposed...

I have been T2 for 3 years and aged 81. I take Metformin and Gliclazide. My scalp has itched for months but in last few weeks my whole body itches. Reading the side effects of Metformin I am sure that M is the culprit. When I speak to the Doctor and Diabetic nurse they say that they have not...

I am 81 years old and was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 after a stressful road trip in R.S.A. I am on 4 x 500gm Metformin ans, most important , on Omeprazole which calms the stomach I still get some wind but if I eat meat then It is quite an explosion ! In addition I take Gliclazide which contains...

I used to have sugar in tea / coffee and then tried sweeteners - Yuck! Then found Splenda and Stevia in tablet and powder form which I find great. They are not artificial sweeteners. Look them up in Google.

At age 79 and after a major operation in Feb this year found I had D2 with a blood sugar of 30 ! Perscribed Gliclazide which is insulin based plus 4 x 500gm Metformin. Now off Gliclazide as readings too low. Ideal reading to look for is 4 - 7 . Hospital gave me a test kit and I get the strips...

Like newby I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 at age 79. I weighed 14 stone at 6 feet so did not consider myself obese. I am now stable with a morning reading of 7 on average and am on 2x80mg Gliclazide and 2x500mg Metformin. taken at breakfast and dinner. The Doctor warned me about...