Gonna stop metformin.

Riva_Roxaban · Aug 22, 2021

SuNuman said:
I’m going to stop the metformin now (been on it just less that 2 weeks). Do I need to tell my doctor ?

I discussed it with my GP to stop Metformin after two years when my hba1c levels were down and stable in the mid 30 level. I was taking 1 x 500 mg twice a day, and he suggested cutting back to one for six months to how it went,. After six months I stopped the other one, and have been controlling my T2 just with diet.

My hba1c has gone up abit, but that i put down to some of the stuff I have had to take for CT scans,
Endoscopy and Colonoscopy clean outs. It has started to back to a the last week or so.

So talk to your GP about it, it's best to keep them in the loop.

Jayne1983 · Aug 22, 2021

SuNuman said:
Hi. I’m so fed up of feeling constantly sick. Just like morning sickness all day. I’m going to stop the metformin now (been on it just less that 2 weeks). Do I need to tell my doctor ? You kno how hard it is at mo to see a GP. I’m gonna go back to step aerobics after meals and try to eat low carbs. Xx.

Hi I stopped mine after two weeks I could not cope my gp said I could do diet and exercise and I bought Apple cider vinegar tablets from Holland and Barrett they are really good they help lower your blood and hbc1a google it x

Dark Horse · Aug 22, 2021

coby said:
When I moved here 13 months ago my medical practice issued me with some drug beginning with a G, rather than my usual pack of Metformin, so I told the lady at the pharmacy that I didn't want them. She was very concerned and kept telling me they were still Metformin but with a different name

Metformin may also be called by the brand names Bolamyn, Diagemet, Glucient, Glucophage and Metabet. Liquid metformin is called by the brand name Riomet. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/metformin/

coby · Aug 22, 2021

Jayne1983 said:
Hi I stopped mine after two weeks I could not cope my gp said I could do diet and exercise and I bought Apple cider vinegar tablets from Holland and Barrett they are really good they help lower your blood and hbc1a google it x

Ooo is this true? I have never heard this before!

fatbill717 · Aug 22, 2021

I have Parkinson's Disease, and the Metformin tablets became too big to swallow.
Changed to liquid form, but the constant nausea and diarrohea made ne stop taking it.
I eventually got an appointment with the practice nurse, who put me on Sitagliptin.
I reported back to her that my blood sugar levels hadn't changed, still about 12 mmol in the morning, fasting, and about 20 mmol at bedtime, at least 4 hours after eating.
I have an appointment in September with her. I think I'll ask for a referral to the Diabetic Clinic.
Are these levels in any way dangerous? Been this level for 8 weeks or more.

Sax · Aug 22, 2021

coby said:
Ooo is this true? I have never heard this before!

Apple cider vinegar is believed to have some similar affects to alcohol in slowing sugar digestion and hence flattening spikes.
However there is a need to drink enough liquid to ensure a tablet is swallowed, as it can cause throat burns. Similarly if using the liquid, it must be diluted enough to avoid injury. Essentially you are drinking an acid solution after all, just one with an apple-ish flavour.

Tried it, didn't like it.

SuNuman · Aug 22, 2021

Jayne1983 said:
Hi I stopped mine after two weeks I could not cope my gp said I could do diet and exercise and I bought Apple cider vinegar tablets from Holland and Barrett they are really good they help lower your blood and hbc1a google it x

Thank you. I’m gonna get some!!!! So nice to hear someone who knows what it feels like. X.

SuNuman · Aug 22, 2021

Riva_Roxaban said:
I discussed it with my GP to stop Metformin after two years when my hba1c levels were down and stable in the mid 30 level. I was taking 1 x 500 mg twice a day, and he suggested cutting back to one for six months to how it went,. After six months I stopped the other one, and have been controlling my T2 just with diet.

My hba1c has gone up abit, but that i put down to some of the stuff I have had to take for CT scans,
Endoscopy and Colonoscopy clean outs. It has started to back to a the last week or so.

So talk to your GP about it, it's best to keep them in the loop.

SuNuman · Aug 22, 2021

Thank you. X

Sax · Aug 22, 2021

fatbill717 said:
I have Parkinson's Disease, and the Metformin tablets became too big to swallow.
Changed to liquid form, but the constant nausea and diarrohea made ne stop taking it.
I eventually got an appointment with the practice nurse, who put me on Sitagliptin.
I reported back to her that my blood sugar levels hadn't changed, still about 12 mmol in the morning, fasting, and about 20 mmol at bedtime, at least 4 hours after eating.
I have an appointment in September with her. I think I'll ask for a referral to the Diabetic Clinic.
Are these levels in any way dangerous? Been this level for 8 weeks or more.

I think I'd personally be calling the NHS service on 111 at those numbers to be safe.

Jayne1983 · Aug 22, 2021

SuNuman said:
Thank you. I’m gonna get some!!!! So nice to hear someone who knows what it feels like. X.

I can remember them I felt awful on them I felt so sick to I couldn’t eat and I felt weak and drained to I hope your feeling better soon xx honestly try the Apple cider vinegar tablets x

coby · Aug 22, 2021

Sax said:
Apple cider vinegar is believed to have some similar affects to alcohol in slowing sugar digestion and hence flattening spikes.
However there is a need to drink enough liquid to ensure a tablet is swallowed, as it can cause throat burns. Similarly if using the liquid, it must be diluted enough to avoid injury. Essentially you are drinking an acid solution after all, just one with an apple-ish flavour.

Tried it, didn't like it.

Hmmm I think I will dismiss that idea then. Thank you Sax for explaining it to me

Jayne1983 · Aug 22, 2021

coby said:
Ooo is this true? I have never heard this before!

It says on the box to there

Sax said:
I think I'd personally be calling the NHS service on 111 at those numbers to be safe.

hi yer it’s true it says on the box to google them

SuNuman · Aug 22, 2021

Jayne1983 said:
I can remember them I felt awful on them I felt so sick to I couldn’t eat and I felt weak and drained to I hope your feeling better soon xx honestly try the Apple cider vinegar tablets x

Thank you. X

Jayne1983 · Aug 22, 2021

SuNuman said:
Thank you. I’m gonna get some!!!! So nice to hear someone who knows what it feels like. X.

This ones I use look it says on the box to xx

SuNuman · Aug 22, 2021

Jayne1983 said:
This ones I use look it says on the box to xx

Thank you. X

Jayne1983 · Aug 22, 2021

coby said:
Hmmm I think I will dismiss that idea then. Thank you Sax for explaining it to me

There easy to swallow the tables and it’s only if u drink the vinegar then it could burn but the tables don’t

coby · Aug 22, 2021

Jayne1983 said:
There easy to swallow the tables and it’s only if u drink the vinegar then it could burn but the tables don’t

Thank you for explaining Jayne. I will give it some thought.

Jayne1983 · Aug 22, 2021

coby said:
Thank you for explaining Jayne. I will give it some thought.

Your welcome I’ve been taken them since March I’ve lost 3 stone hbc1a was 54 then June 36 plus most of my fats gone of my belly lol Apple cider vinegar helps belly fat to I’ve not had any side effects of them I like them have a google xx

Jayne1983 · Aug 22, 2021

Jayne1983 said:
Your welcome I’ve been taken them since March I’ve lost 3 stone hbc1a was 54 then June 36 plus most of my fats gone of my belly lol Apple cider vinegar helps belly fat to I’ve not had any side effects of them I like them have a google xx

It’s just one tablet slow released through the day to x

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