Dizzy Spells On Metformin

[humaira]

I've been diabetic for a year. And I'm very forgetful at taking my medicine (long release Metformin 1 a day) - I know...I know I should do better.

Been taking the Metformin daily for 10 days and last few days I'm feeling dizzy at night and early morning.
Checked my morning sugars - 5.0, 4.8 and today was 4.1
Checked my BP and it was 100/66

Anyone have any similar experiences? Anything else I should be doing?

I'm due to have my hb1ac test done next week as well so will share those here too.

 

[ickihun]

I've been diabetic for a year. And I'm very forgetful at taking my medicine (long release Metformin 1 a day) - I know...I know I should do better.

Been taking the Metformin daily for 10 days and last few days I'm feeling dizzy at night and early morning.
Checked my morning sugars - 5.0, 4.8 and today was 4.1
Checked my BP and it was 100/66

Anyone have any similar experiences? Anything else I should be doing?

I'm due to have my hb1ac test done next week as well so will share those here too.

Are you following a low carb diet? I'm sure I've read it can give palpitations and dizziness if not enough minerals taken to replace the high carb diet. Salt and magnesium is needed.
I don't get enough iron if I'm not thorough.

 

[humaira]

Are you following a low carb diet? I'm sure I've read it can give palpitations and dizziness if not enough minerals taken to replace the high carb diet. Salt and magnesium is needed.
I don't get enough iron if I'm not thorough.

Nope no diet as such yet. Just eating normally.
I will get my vitamin mineral level checked

 

[Moggely]

I actually felt dizzy and lethargic on Metformin, not sure if it was due to the very LC diet i started immediately on diagnose or not. I agree that you should get your vitamin,minerals checked as mine was low. Good luck.

 

[humaira]

Did check sugars an hour after eating was 6.8 - is that good?
My doctor isn't good at giving me any info when I was first diagnosed.
This forum seems to know more than him

 

[ickihun]

Did check sugars an hour after eating was 6.8 - is that good?
My doctor isn't good at giving me any info when I was first diagnosed.
This forum seems to know more than him

Your mineral levels need checking before you consider the right supplements if foods are not providing them.

 

[humaira]

I will get my vitamins and minerals checked

 

[Zeet]

I’ve just “graduated” from pre diabetes to diabetes. Started on 500mg Metformin extended release 3 days ago and have felt very dizzy both walking down stairs or just my regular 5k walk. Does this go in time?