metformin

  1. Rachox

    One Year On

    :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...
  2. silky1

    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 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...
  3. briped

    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.
  4. AmyLH

    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 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...
  5. TheProtectedTrader

    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 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...
  6. PennyGeorg

    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 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...
  7. W

    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. 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...
  8. Steviechurch74

    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 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...
  9. E

    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 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...
  10. Alexandra100

    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. 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...
  11. E

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

    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 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...
  13. Freema

    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 metformin... and then I stopped taking metformin and that showed that my true metabolic hormon levels were quite out of whack.... actually I am angry with...
  14. Alexandra100

    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 nauseous from time to time, but this morning it is bad enough to be disabling. I'm worried my body isn't tolerating HF, but as I am eating under 20g carbs...
  15. Alexandra100

    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 daily. They are not delayed release. She suggested I cut them in half, but the patient leaflet advises taking them whole. So should I go against the...
  16. Maradona

    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 result of 35. I have lost 2lbs in wt every week since diagnosis and now weigh only 9st 9lb. So I'm going to try a few days / weeks with no Metformin to...
  17. M

    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 two weeks and all blood sugar reports came normal. Doctor however advising to take 750 mg metformin as he feels the results are due to taking the...
  18. sugarshy

    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 missing a dose twice a week but this week I have cut from 500 mg twice a day to 500 mg just once in the morning after breakfast, I started this 7 days...
  19. shelley262

    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 500mg and no dietary advice. I read lots in general and managed with some carb reduction and the met and weight loss to reduce to 42 within 6 months...
  20. J

    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 to control full with diet. Unfortunately this time fasting readings aren't good and yesterday I was put on metformin. Now.. I know all about and fully...