Glimepiride

[maxjoe121]

Hi all im currently taking metformin on an teatime and 1 4mg glimepiride on a morning , my numbers are coming down , I just wanted to ask that if my number readings are 4 or 5 in the morning it wont bring it down any lower will it as im bothered about that and having hypos , it never has its usually around 6 but ive only been kn the 4mg for around a week

 

[Mark Rawlinson]

Hi all im currently taking metformin on an teatime and 1 4mg glimepiride on a morning , my numbers are coming down , I just wanted to ask that if my number readings are 4 or 5 in the morning it wont bring it down any lower will it as im bothered about that and having hypos , it never has its usually around 6 but ive only been kn the 4mg for around a week

You may be best to ask your Dr or DN whoever put you on this

 

[Antje77]

Glimepiride is a medication which can cause hypos.
What do your numbers look like throughout the day?

Like @Mark Rawlinson said, this is something to discuss with your HCP.

On any medication that can cause hypos it's very important to always have your meter and something to treat a hypo with on hand.
I'm not too bothered with hypos, I usually catch them early and have something sweet right away which solves the problem. This means I have my meter and something sweet right at my bedside, and everywhere I go.

 

[Lakeslover]

I agree best to monitor your blood sugar and talk to your GP or diabetic nurse if you are worried.

Have you been to,d to test before you drive? You shouldn’t start to drive if you are below 5.

I find fruit pastilles easy to catty, and a couple of individually wrapped biscuits.