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Confused about sugar desire and BG levels

It's been a while , but since my terrifying waking glucose of 33.1 - I've been a (relatively) good girl - taking my tablets as advised; I have the...

Thread by: silky1, May 5, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Should I ditch my metformin tonight?

Would you do it if your BG were 3.8? I normally take one with my meal, and I'm not used to my BG being this low, so am somewhat hesitant.

Thread by: briped, May 4, 2018, 29 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 1 experiences on Metformin?

Hi all, I've been given a note//letter from a doctor at clinic to give to my GP for a prescription. She explained it'll reduce the amount of...

Thread by: AmyLH, May 3, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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HBa1c down to 36

my last HBA1c came out at 36 - very pleased with the drop as I had increased my daily steps to a minimum of 10000 The Doctor wants me to stay on...

Thread by: TheProtectedTrader, Apr 30, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Metformin (Glucophage) and appetite supression.

Hello everyone! I'm new here, my name is Penny and I was diagnosed as insulin resistant and pre-diabetic almost 10 years ago. As a kid suddenly I...

Thread by: PennyGeorg, Apr 22, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Newbie T2 where to start?

Hi! (warning for long read ) ;) Great forum/site. Thank heavens for that. Diagnosed 3 weeks ago. Was shell shocked. Read that is normal....

Thread by: waterfall2, Apr 12, 2018, 18 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Well this has escalated quickly! Now diagnosed as type 2 and starting metformin today!

I've been feeling ill for months and getting worse. Extremely thirsty blurred vision, frequent urination, feeling hung over & dizzy etc... feeling...

Thread by: Steviechurch74, Apr 10, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Lactic Acidosis

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing with me any experiences of Lactic Acidosis? I appreciate that it is incredibly rare, but...

Thread by: ElloBee, Mar 16, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Consultants - ignorant AND arrogant

Well, of course open-minded and humble consultants do exist ! But that fatal combination of ignorance and arrogance is still far too prevalent....

Thread by: Alexandra100, Mar 16, 2018, 30 replies, in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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How is Metformin Dosage Determined?

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone knows how the dosage of Metformin is determined? Is it dependent on weight as well as blood sugar levels? What...

Thread by: ElloBee, Mar 12, 2018, 46 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Please help!

Hi guys, I’m 36 and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple of months ago and after seeing a consultant I’ve been on a gram of slow release...

Thread by: Chris Sarantis, Mar 6, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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latest HbA1c... well actually fine

I looked my latest HbA1c up un the web... I have gained 20 kg because my metabolism has been put down.... it looked far too high because of...

Thread by: Freema, Mar 6, 2018, 18 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Nausea - due to HF / Metformin

I am currently trying to control my bg by LCHF and recently started 500mg Metformin daily. I have been aware for a while of feeling a little...

Thread by: Alexandra100, Feb 21, 2018, 53 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Metformin - when to take it?

I have long wished to try Metformin, and today I managed to persuade my GP to prescribe it for me. She has given me 500mg tablets to take once...

Thread by: Alexandra100, Feb 8, 2018, 42 replies, in forum: Metformin/Biguanides
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Giving it a go with no metformin

I wonder if anyone else has given this a try? I was diagnosed type 2 in July and have been taking 500mg 3 times a day. I have just had a hba1c...

Thread by: Maradona, Jan 31, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Prediabetes Confused about treatment

So after 4 years of Metformin ( first 500mg × 3 times a day to 500mg × 2 times a day) for insulin resistance linked PCOD, Now off Metformin for...

Thread by: Mimi's, Dec 30, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Metformin withdrawal symptoms?

Within the last few weeks I have started to cut down on Metformin due to the successful control of my blood sugar levels, I was just cutting by...

Thread by: sugarshy, Dec 15, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Support needed

hi all hoping someone may be able to give me advice. As a type 2 diabetic diagnosed 2 years ago with hba of 97 I was put straight on 2 x Metformin...

Thread by: shelley262, Dec 15, 2017, 27 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Adverse reaction to metformin (allergy?)

Hi :) I am 29 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes four weeks ago. This is my second GD pregnancy but last time I was able...

Thread by: Jessicamcelvaney, Nov 16, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Metformin/Biguanides
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Know that feeling when you don't want to look under a manky plaster?

My poor much maligned sensor which has been problematic since Day Two must be all but out of the whole as it went from normalish numbers before...

Thread by: RFSMarch, Nov 15, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes

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