metformin

Hi all Ive been lurking a few years. Here in Perth Aus, some 40 years behind, only type 1 2 and gestational is recognised. I KNOW I am not type 2 as diagnosed and do not respond to a whole range of diabetes drugs. All the symptoms including mouth ulcers and systemic canidasis are there even when...

Hi all, from your experience, does metformin work for those who do not have insulin resistance, no fatty liver or central obesity? Does it still lower your postprandial blood glucose? did you try some meals without metformin and how much difference does it make postprandial?

Hi there. In the absence of central obesity and insulin resistance as a type-2 diabetic, do you see your fasting sugar levels go to 80's (4's mmol) using metformin or any other medication for that matter? I am doing pretty low-carb but my baseline fasting sugars are close to 6 mmol. I have no...

Hi everyone It’s great to join a forum like this with some much information. I was recently diagnosed as type 2 (about six weeks ago). My lifestyle before was terrible and I have made significant changes since then. Together with trying to eat less and medium carb, I have noticed something...

Hello everyone, I've been Type-2 for nine years, and in the last couple of years have had more medications added into my treatment regimen. I'm currently taking; Sukkarto (Metformin) 2000 per day Trajenta (5mg) Forxiga (10mg) Atorvastatin for cholesterol control. At my last review a1C was up...

I been a type 1 for 22 years. My consultant has recently prescribed me to start on Metformin. Anyone got any advice?

How do you find metformin works for you, I don't appear to be lowering my blood glucose since starting treatment?

I've been put on 1000mg twice per day is this a lot‍♂️

Hi, I've recently been unwell which I put down to a tummy bug but I have a switched from Metformin to slow release a few days ago so I'm now wondering if the new tablets are the cause. Has anoyone else had experience with this? Thank you

Good Afternoon All I was pre-diabetic up until May 2021 when my HBA1C jumped to 50. It was still 50 in July 2021 and I've just had November's back as 46 (Provisional and needs a diabetic nurse review). I've been on Metformin 2 500 tablets a day and I started Ozempic 0.5 in September 2021 and...

Has anyone used metformin to speed up glacially slow last-mile weight loss? I'm now in normal-to-prediabetes territory after LCHF-assisted weight loss approaching 20 kilos (remission criteria met). However, I am still around 2.5 kilos short of my target weight, which I want to achieve to give...

Does anyone get a metallic taste all the time when using metformin. What was the solution. Thanks Carole and Daisy

Hi experienced ones. A brief history. - which you can ignore and go straight to the next paragraph if you wish. I have managed genetic type 2 for 18 years on diet (initially low carb now keto) + exerecise successfully to keep my HbA1c down and although my results last week were 46 (6.4) my...

I have lost my Accu-Chek glucometer, which also had my short acting insulin with it (Novorapid). I have taken my long acting insulin (Tresiba) as usual. I realise I should probably go to the hospital but it’s Saturday night so will be choaos! My dad has type 2 diabetes and takes Metformin so I’m...

I have come across couple of studies which is quite eye-opening. Mind you that there was non-diabetic control group as well where the Free testosterone went low. If you are on Metformin for long, can you relate to this? Metformin leads to significant reduction in testosterone levels, sex drive...

Hi, I was trialled on Metformin because I have very high carb to insulin ratios at around 15 units of insulin per 10g of carbs. Standard metformin at just 500mg had an effect within 2 days of starting to take it and my insulin intake dropped by almost a third and my levels were much more...

I wanted to ask about the possible results of using the Metformin, and eating what I want. I am not doing this but I did some googling this a.m. to see if I could find something factual, or others experience. Then I came here because I like hearing from folks that actually have Diabetes more...

Hi Fellas, Based in Sydney, I have recently been diagnosed for type 2 and it has shattered my world completely. Everything that I am doing now revolves around my blood sugar :( My doctor has put me on Metformin 1000+Gliclazide. Since I have started the dosage, the fasting sugar is between 4.3...

In December last year I was taking 2 activated charcoal tablets after my evening meal, I would then take my metformin. My question is was I diluting the metformin? Would the AC have soaked up much of the metformin as well as gas? I stopped earlier this month when I thought about it. Thanks.

I have type 2 diabetes since 2005. Last year my HBA levels were 156 and now 88. I had a call from the hospital today that they are cancelling my surgery as I need to around 69. I’m unable to exercise due to a spinal cord injury and loads of pain relief meds. My current diabetes meds are...