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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, 41 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, 14 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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On merformin/ missed period, hunger, binge eating and low bs

Hi all, I hope you can help me. I am on merformin for around last 6-7 weeks because of my insulin resistance. The result of my ogtt test showed...

Thread by: Ecmy, Nov 15, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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lower sugar in 3 months or insulin

Firstly I live and an being treated in France. I have been type 2 for over 10 year and initially controlled with exercise and diet. 4 years ago I...

Thread by: Frenchclass, Nov 6, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Confused

My Dr told me that my hb1c level was 5.6or 5.8. she said I don't have diabetes but is making me take metformin twice daily, told me to stay away...

Thread by: Lgnewsome, Nov 1, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Level of hpa1c for medication

Hello I was wondering what levels your hpa1c were before some form of medication was given? Like Metformin? I was diagnosed last year with hpa1c...

Thread by: MKD75, Oct 13, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Need help with my diabetes!

hi there I have been type 2 diabetic now for 3 months and iv just started to use the accu check expert kit helps your carb count. So my carb ratio...

Thread by: wanipuk, Oct 5, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Metformin Bum Trouble

Hi all, I'll get straight to the point; I've been on metformin the last 3 years and whenever I start to throw up, I cannot control my bowel (in...

Thread by: Rosiediabetes, Sep 5, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions

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