metformin

Hey Folks, So, I was diagnosed last November with a A1C of 8.3. I am 5'6" and at that time, I was 186lbs. I immediately went on the defensive and went on the low carb high fat (lchf) diet after reading Dr. Bernstien's Diabetese solution book. Completely gave up on all grains except...

Good morning all, I have been away from the forum for awhile but just had to come back, I have been T2 for 6yrs now and can not tolerate metformin so was given Glucophage sr. Well let me tell you a little story.... I have really bad diarrhea all the time, i take loperamide as standard( i buy...

I have been TYPE 2 since early 2000 and I am now beginning to have Diabetic painful feet. I have been told to lose an enormous amount of weight (over 3 stone) but I am really struggling. I am on the wonder drug METFORMIN which I understand makes it considerably more difficult to lose weight ...

Hi All, I have searched the forum for some advice but to no avail, so thought I would ask the questions. My normal after dinner readings are between 8 and 8.5. Not bad considering I was up to 28 eight weeks ago. However, I have noticed that my morning readings (taken 2 hours after breakfast)...

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovaries which I believe is related to insulin resistance or vice versa. I am now put on metformin 500 mg thrice a day. However, even on a sparse diet, I am unable to lose weight. I would like to know if the poly cystic ovaries are under control...

Evening all, I've been a T1 since 2008. Been on a pump the last few years and absolutely loving it (It certainly has worked wonders on my HBA1C results). However something I wanted to ask. My Novorapid seems to be less and less effective as time goes on, meaning I need more and more of the...

Hi All, I was wondering how long does it take before I will see results from taking Metfomin? I started on 500mg with breakfast for this first week then twice a day from next Monday. I was diagnosed Type 2 5 weeks or so ago and had my first appointment with my diabetes nurse on...

Hi, I have a couple of questions. I am type 2 (Glucophage SR 500mg twice a day) and am moving to Spain (Jerez de la Frontera) in late August. I also have retinopathy (lasers to be done next week). I have looked online and all I can find for sale in Spain is Glucophage XR. What's the difference...

Hi guys I wanted to ask for any advice on tackling Mody, I was diagnosed with it back in 2010 and was put onto just glibenclamide.Nowadays I'm on 500mg Metformin and 80 mg of Gliclazide three times a day as well as 8 units of levemir insulin at night before bed: as of today Im now on 10 units of...

Hi Everyone, I'm seeing my GP on Friday to (hopefully) get a firm answer as to whether I am Type 2 or pre-diabetic. So far my tests have been borderline, so I've had extra tests to get a considered diagnosis. She indicated that if I am Type 2 then I will be given metformin. The thing is I have...

Most mornings I don't eat breakfast so do I still have to take my pills

My dad has been type 2 for many years and my daughter is type 1 so I know plenty about type 1 but not too much about metaformin. My dad has prostate cancer and is doing ok with the treatment but he is getting old and doesn't eat as much and has never eaten any desserts or sugary things since...

I went to the doctors because i was so thirsty and was subjected to a number of blood tests, the most recent was 18.7 which I'm told is high. I was due to go see the Diabetic nurse this morning but my little girl is off school poorly so was unable to make it. I phoned to cancel, but I got a call...

I have been having ongoing stomach complaints, so have been going through teats, scans, colonoscopy, bloods which all came back clear. The doctor is suggesting it could be the metformin and to come off them and see, but I have been low carbing for 3 months and my hbaic results have reduced from...

i was told 6 weeks ago that I type 2 diabetes, and was put on Metformin that day, I now take 500mg 3 times a day. Dose anyone else really suffer with side affects. I have really bad stomach cramps and pain I get the runs and I am being sick as well.

My 3 monthly blood sugar has recently jumped from 6.5 to 12.8 and despite increasing Metformin to 200mg per day and 160mg of glicazide in a morning my daytime sugars are still in the 9.5 and above region. They are usually okay first thing in a morning. I have been recently diagnosed with...

Hi, I'm on Metformin, specifically: Glucophage/Prolonged Release, Metformin Hydrochloride. When I was on the previous stuff, the ordinary Metformin, the doc said "no alcohol". I've read the leaflet for this version, and that is a little vague about alcohol. So I wondered if anyone else here has...

In a recent large data analysis, Dr. Jill P Crandall of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City discovered that taking metformin over many years may cause Vitamin B12 deficiencies. B12 deficiencies may lead to nerve damage, anemia, dementia, pregnancy complications, as well as other...

please could anyone help me. I have type 2 diabetes and taking metformin 2x500 per day. I now have dreadful lower back pain Around the kidney area. I have read that metformin can cause this pain. Please can anyone assist me. I am struggling with Having upset tummy also. I am very much trying to...

I suffered with occasional IBS for 40 years before my T2 hit me. I suffered it on and off after T2 started and then really badly ~5 years after starting taking Metformin. when I mean badly I mean level 7 of the bristol stool scale (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_stool_scale). I...