I started taking Metformin in June 21 for Type 2 and as expected I had a dodgy belly for the first 4-5 weeks but I persevered and things settled down. For the last month I have slipped with my eating having lost control of my anxiety disorder and I don't know if it's the diabetes/metformin that has sent me back to the loo constantly or the nerves from the anxiety. Can anyone advise if Metformin can behave this way if I'm not on top of my diet. I know I have to get back on top of both conditions but if I can mentally focus on one with the hope of the other one improving on the back of it I'll know where to start.
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Dodgy belly
- Thread starter Dawn999
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Sorry to hear you are struggling @Dawn999, it can sometimes be very hard to balance all your health needs at a time. If you Google Metformin diarrhoea after carbs there are several references that back that theory. Like you when I first started Metformin I had an upset stomach for about 2 weeks, I have eaten low carb ever since and haven’t had the problem return. Hope that helps x
Hello @Dawn999 I found that metformin affected me worse when taken in the morning. I think that was because I don't eat in the morning. I now take them after dinner and that has made all the difference for me.
I hope you find an approach that works for you. I also suffer from anxiety and it really doesn't help then as I find it contributes to higher blood sugar levels.
Take care and I hope you find the approach that works for your body.
I hope you find an approach that works for you. I also suffer from anxiety and it really doesn't help then as I find it contributes to higher blood sugar levels.
Take care and I hope you find the approach that works for your body.
