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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
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Hi. I suffer the common side effect of '30 second warnings' as a result of taking Metformin. I have come to the conclusion that this generally happens if I have eaten well (low carb). If I have a poor meal (high carb) then I don't seem to be affected. So the result of eating a type 2 friendly diet is that I am punished by having to stay close to a toilet.
My GP would have me take Metformin 3 times a day after a meal. My question is, if I don't consume any, or few, carbs, do I need to take the Metformin. For instance if I had smoked haddock and scrambled eggs for breakfast is the Metformin actually doing anything for me? If I went all day on minimal carbs could I simply not take any Metformin that day. If I had a bad meal then take Metformin.
I know these are questions that I should be asking my GP but I'm sure the answer would simply be, just take you meds there's a good lad.
BTW I'm on the slow release Metformin but that hasn't helped significantly.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Alan
My GP would have me take Metformin 3 times a day after a meal. My question is, if I don't consume any, or few, carbs, do I need to take the Metformin. For instance if I had smoked haddock and scrambled eggs for breakfast is the Metformin actually doing anything for me? If I went all day on minimal carbs could I simply not take any Metformin that day. If I had a bad meal then take Metformin.
I know these are questions that I should be asking my GP but I'm sure the answer would simply be, just take you meds there's a good lad.
BTW I'm on the slow release Metformin but that hasn't helped significantly.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Alan