metformin

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...

Hi..I'm new... I've had coeliac disease for over 15 years and was told I had a high cholesterol 4 years ago - on and off statins.. 2 years ago I was told my Hba1c (?) was high but wanted to deal with it with diet and lifestyle (ok I was in denial) Last appointment i was told it was 70 and I...

:singing: Happy Diaday to me! :singing: :singing: Happy Diaday to me! :singing: :singing: Happy Diaday dear Rachoooooooox! :singing: :singing: Happy Diaday to me! :singing: Yes one whole year today since my Type 2 diagnosis and what a year! I’ve gone from an HbA1c of 70 to consistently in the...

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 odd sweet thing - but trying to get into better behaviours such as eating during the day etc. My last HbA1C was non-diabetic level. Over the last...

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.

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 insulin I take, which would be good as ATM I'm on 38U lantus daily, 3x20u (give or take a few units) of novorapid daily + correction doses and my average...

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 Metformin but I am not happy with that as I monitor my sugar daily Should I stop Metformin for the next test in July and see what effect it has on...

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 started getting fatter and fatter and my mom decided to get me to an endocrinologist, who said that I had some hormonal problems and that my brain had...

Hi! (warning for long read ) ;) Great forum/site. Thank heavens for that. Diagnosed 3 weeks ago. Was shell shocked. Read that is normal. Went to Dr because I hadn't had a GP for 25 years living overseas - they don't have/use GPs there - just clinics. Moved back home again. Since not...

I've been feeling ill for months and getting worse. Extremely thirsty blurred vision, frequent urination, feeling hung over & dizzy etc... feeling sick barely able to drink anything other than water and an occasional cup of tea. About a month ago was told I was borderline with HbA1c of 46...

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 unfortunately, the statistics do exist. If you have had it, was a cause determined? I am asking as I believe that a family member may have suffered...

Well, of course open-minded and humble consultants do exist ! But that fatal combination of ignorance and arrogance is still far too prevalent. Today I had an appointment with a specialist for a health problem which is, as far as I know, not diabetes related. When I handed over my list of...

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 factors would make the dosage increase/decrease? I'm just after some advice to better understand the drug! Thanks!

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 metformin and one sitagliptin a day for just over a month in combination with a strict diet and exercise regime. Initially the thirst went away but...