metformin

Hi all, I'm treated with Xultophy once daily, and two pills of Metformin daily. I heard a lecture where the doctor indicated that for those taking two pills of Metformin a day, the preferred time to take them is before going to bed at night - this in order to maximize its effect during the...

Hello, I'm a 60 year old guy with (apology for long intro post) Psoriatic Arthritis + COPD and taken 3x courses of oral cortisteroids since January. I've just had an Hba1c test result of 72. I'm obese, I know, and am reducing carbs + sugars. GP wants me to start on Metaformin 500. However I am...

I was wondering how long low level side effects go on for. Slightly muzzy head, grumbly stomach and urgent visit to the loo x 2 per day. Metformin .....commenced on 500mg 9 days ago, rising to 500mg x 2, 2 days ago. Thanks

I am 31 a non-diabetic and began taking 500mg SR Metformin for longevity purposes 6 days ago after hearing Dr. David Sinclair talk about it's benefits and doing a lot of my own research. Not interested what people think about this and their judgements on it (it is what it is, and is my choice)...

Has anyone tried either Metformin or Insulin in isolation and can explain the side effects and how it is to come off them? I suspect I may be asked to take one or the other for Gestational Diabetes and am wondering how the body adjusts postnatally. How do these medications affect your body's...

This is my first post so please bear with me if I am not posting the right place. T2 diabetic since 2002 - now 17 years - When Diagnosed I aimed for 8.00 2 hours after meals, min one hour walk per day and reduce my weight then 117 Kilos. My doctor prescribed 500 mg metformin slow release with...

Warm greetings to all. I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 on the back of soaring cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar readings. I feel mystified by the whole business. Shopping has become tricky! My Safe-Accu meter goes from LO to around 15-18 mmol with not much in between. Is...

I have just been diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency and having a nose online I note it can be an effect of Metformin use, and getting older along with a few others. It was discovered while I had tests at the hospital. I now have to have 3 injections for two weeks then one every three months...

Hi, I was hoping someone could offer any insight into what type of diabetic they think I may be... I was diagnosed as a type 1 almost 3 years ago. I had an HbA1c of 83 and the typical symptoms (frequent thirst, urination and blurry vision), I did however have pneumonia at the time of...

Hi - diagnosed 2 weeks ago T2 put on metformin and told to gradually increase dose. I do need to lose weight and it does seem the metformin is reducing my appetite but I do have an upset stomach so I’ve not increased off my starting dose of just 1 tablet. I’ve read some threads suggesting slow...

From Medscape Monday, August 13, 2018: Sulfonylureas: Just Stop Charles P. Vega, MD according to a new study of 77,000 patients in the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink. Patients taking sulfonylureas as second-line therapy—replacing rather than adding on to metformin—had increased risks...

I'm entering two years anniversary since I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes and still struggling with the morning readings. At the time of writing this post, I am fit, healthy and controlling the disease with exercise and metformin (1500g a day). I eat healthy and generally low carb but not...

Does anybody know if there is a strong correlation between the amount of carbohydrate you eat, and the body's tolerance to Metformin Slow-Release? I currently take 2g of Metformin SR per day. I've been on a low-carb program for the last 7 days and I've had severe diarrhoea. I took my sugars...

I'm a T1 diabetic (for 30 years) on insulin pump with CGM so have a real time view of what my blood sugars are doing. I have been on a low carb diet for nearly 20 years (the only carbs come from any veg I eat - not potato) and still have suffered with completely erratic blood sugars indicating...

SUMMARY: T1 for 30 years with insulin resistance. Recently started on metformin. Low carb the only carbs coming from veg (very rarely including potato). How do you count carbs? This may seem like a pretty dumb question considering I've been type 1 for past 30 years and have always...

About two weeks ago I went to the doctor's because my feet and legs were very swollen. I do not have a thyroid and was taking 150 mcg Levothyroxine I also have parathyroidism for which I take calcium carbonate, Yes I am overweight and have been since I had my first partial thyroid operation at...

Bit of context ......this all started in March 18 when I had my blood work done for a thyroid operation. Just before the operation the anaesthetist called me to say "I believe your worried about your Hb1Ac levels" I said "am I what's that test for?" anaesthetist "Diabetes and yours is 61...

Hi. Quick question - just been told that I'm starting off on Metformin as my blood sugar increased somewhat at the last blood test. I have to take it with food. I already take Lansoprazole (before food on a morning). I have read that there does not appear to be any kind of reaction between the...

Hi, I joined this site years ago when I was diagnosed and did ok for a while, then life got a little stressful ( a lot stressful ) and I fell off the band waggon in a big way. I am talking completely ignoring my diabetes ( type 2 ) and eating whatever I wanted when ever I wanted, sweet tooth so...

Hi all I'm new to the forum and need advice please. I was diagnosed with diabetes mielitis after being diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, I was given metformin and then I got a normal HBAC result after a few months so I stopped taking metformin and again after 2 month got another normal HBAC...