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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 2163019" data-attributes="member: 41816">Hi and welcome [USER=516477]@Kjell[/USER]I won't talk about the possibility of T1, LADA or MODY because other people have mentioned that, or the self testing.  Although you can buy your own test kit and check your own blood glucose at home.  Just ask if you want brands and info on that.However, I will talk about Metformin.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />The usual advice is to start Metformin gradually.  One tablet a day for the first week, then add the second the week after.  If you get side effects, such as nausea or gut rumbles, or constipation or loose bowels, then hold off adding the additional tablet until after they have subsided.  Also, if you read the patient info leaflet, you will see that Metformin should be taken with meals, and discontinued when/if fasting.My personal interpretation of that is that I would only take it with, or slightly after food, and never on an empty stomach.  If you are taking your Metformin between or before meals, then switching to taking it during or after the meal may make a big difference on how well you tolerate it.Hope that helps!</blockquote>

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