Just thought I would give a update on my progress so far.
I'm taking 1 500mg slow release Metaformin twice a day. I had the runs for the first week or so but they soon cleared up. The metallic taste I got in my mouth has stopped in the last week or so.
I'm measuring my blood sugars and watching my diet. So far I have lost 5kg. (I'm still have a long way to go)
I had my eyes checked last Monday and they are fine.
I do take other medications as well. I have Colitis which is treated in part by immune dampening drugs. Angina and the usual statin and blood pressure drugs. Warfrin for 6 months after a DVT in November.
I developed Lymphoedema in 2002 after septicaemia. I have had swollen legs since with yearly bouts of cellulitis. Since starting the diabetic treatment my legs have shrunk to a normal size. A fantastic "side effect"
I know that improving my diet has had a good effect on my health. However I was eating less and doing more activity before my diabetes but not loosing any weight, in fact gaining weight.
I have a lot more energy and my family and friends are commenting how well I look. I have found that I have only had 1 angina episode since I went on the Metaformin.
On the health front 2011 will be a good year.
I'm taking 1 500mg slow release Metaformin twice a day. I had the runs for the first week or so but they soon cleared up. The metallic taste I got in my mouth has stopped in the last week or so.
I'm measuring my blood sugars and watching my diet. So far I have lost 5kg. (I'm still have a long way to go)
I had my eyes checked last Monday and they are fine.
I do take other medications as well. I have Colitis which is treated in part by immune dampening drugs. Angina and the usual statin and blood pressure drugs. Warfrin for 6 months after a DVT in November.
I developed Lymphoedema in 2002 after septicaemia. I have had swollen legs since with yearly bouts of cellulitis. Since starting the diabetic treatment my legs have shrunk to a normal size. A fantastic "side effect"
I know that improving my diet has had a good effect on my health. However I was eating less and doing more activity before my diabetes but not loosing any weight, in fact gaining weight.
I have a lot more energy and my family and friends are commenting how well I look. I have found that I have only had 1 angina episode since I went on the Metaformin.
On the health front 2011 will be a good year.