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- Good Afternoon @maureen5752 - I know it takes time for Metformin to build up in your system before reaching it's desired effect. But, I would personally stick with it, and I know that the SR Metformin is better tolerated by people as regards the upset stomach. The bog standard Metformin does cause stomach and bowel problems for a lot people, but not for me - I must have have a dustbin for a stomach!!!! I have been taking the bog standard Metformin for just over 15 years now, the only thing I find from time to time is bouts of constipation with it.
Looks like it is 'kicking in' for you Maureen? And helping to lower your blood sugars = Brilliant. Liam
 
Hi thanks Liam, I had 6,7, then odd 8 on bog standard, I do have ibs & get problems so didn't know if it was that or metformin, but just been to chemist for some things I needed, I know the pharmacist & I mention the SR version & he said it coveres you all day, where as the bog standard for only about 5 hours each time, he said SR it's the best thing for diabetics, longer coverage, less agro on stomache & long term more protective for general health & organs, said bgs should be lower than 7 in morning if they don't come down maybe I might need slightly higher dose. But, said maybe change of dctr is good idea as i said I feel I'm not being listened to when I have problem or ask anythink, I have had gallbladder, appendix, got hernia, & tube removed, so haven't got much left inside have great day everyone
 
@ liam1955. Forgot to say Liam I wasn't unhappy on bog standard just I mentioned to DN I'd heard about SR version, she put me on it straight away, couldn't get any answered to questions I asked, next patient was waiting
 
@maureen5752 - I was not Sure? So I looked it up and SR Metformin can last for up to 8 hours in your body. And it can also help a Type 2 lose weight as it suppresses your appetite.
How long do you get with an appointment with your Diabetes Nurse? It's supposed to be a 20 minute appointment? (I usually have 30minutes) because I book for an Asthma check at same time as review. Liam
 
Afternoon All, hope you are well ((((((((hugs))))))))))) for those who are not well or worried
 
Hi only allowed 10 mins every 6months!!!! She said, unbelievable. All metformin is supposed to initially help with weight loss if your over weight, I never lost on bog standard, I'm 58 kilos I think last time I checked so don't really need to lose weight, unless I see same doctor you saw( sorry but can't believe he told you to lose weight). SR does last longer as its slow release, less up/downs. DN will sometimes return calls but quick 5 min chat, trying to get appiontment is impossible, do need to decide stay with SR or change but morning bgs must come down, if you don't think I'm being to personal what's your morning bgs? SR has not suppressed my appetite, opposite I want to keep nibbling, I have ashma but can't remember last time they checked me, maybe 12/18 months ago, should get checked out, have good evening all
 
Hi @maureen5752 - No, you are not being personal at all. If I am 'strict' with myself I can get between 5 - 6 on a morning. But, if I give in (which is easy for me) I will get a fasting between 6 - 8. I am quite happy for it to be under 7.
I take Insulin every morning of 44 units, but if my fasting is say 5 - I will take a couple of units of Insulin less. But, if my fasting is higher than expected then I never increase the Insulin. I also take 4 x 500mg (of the bog standard) Metformin everyday.
But, see what your fasting is like in the next several days? Liam
 
Thanks Liam, being diabetic for 15 yrs your more exsperienced so any diet or other tips you can give so as to get my bgs lower I'd appreciate, try anythink, usually eat evening meal about 7-30 to 8 & maybe couple nuts or 2 crackers before bed, have good evening everyone. @ Cumberland. Hope you enjoyed X factor tonight. Ha ha
 
Good Afternoon - Hope you have all had a nice day .
 
Hi William. How are you .
 
Hello @tina_marie I am about to go and change into my going out gear. Meeting friends for 6.15pm for a meal. So, not following my Low Fat Diet this evening, I am going to let my hair down (but not got any!) and eat forbidden food and Dessert = Yum Hope You and Ron are both keeping well?
Chat later, William x
 
He's filling out his p.I.p form. Its. doing his nut in I think
 
Good evening, peeps. Just wanted to pop in and let you know that I have survived four days of the Tiny Terrorists - although not without some flesh wounds! Bowed, bloodied, sleep-deprived and exhausted ... but still standing.
This morning's school run was an experience I'm not anxious to repeat in a hurry! It was bad enough when I was doing it regularly 30-odd years ago with my own kids, but nowadays it's a war zone with Chelsea tractors instead of tanks. And it was especially challenging with the 4-year-old creating merry hell because she doesn't want to go to big school any more, and the 2-year-old screaming the place down because she does want to go and it's not her day today. Deep joy...
I haven't had any opportunity to get onto the forum since they've been here, and my diet has been terrible! For some reason I have fallen off the wagon spectacularly and been shovelling all sorts of cr*p into my mouth. I haven't even been disciplined enough to take any readings for the past three days, either, so I dread to think what they've been like. Although I did take a reading before my dinner tonight (5.7) and dinner was roast chicken, cauliflower, runner beans, peas, cabbage and gravy, so that shouldn't make too much of an impression.
I am putting myself to bed shortly so that I can't get into any more trouble (and because I am delirious with exhaustion - they ran a tag team to wake me up every hour throughout the night, every night!), so I'll wish you all a pleasant evening and say goodnight. Tomorrow's another day...
Big hugs to everyone xx
 
It is a bit easier in your 40s, but not much.
 
tina_marie said:
He's filling out his p.I.p form. Its. doing his nut in I think
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I hope he gets it. Poor man. I know no substitute for losing his job but im hoping less stress, finally. It's never easy losing your job to illness, my partner couldnt do his job in the end either. He was a mental walking wreck. He lives off £74 a week now. It can be a shock but it does get easier. Everything financially gets jiggied around and reduced to the basics. When you have no choice it's difficult as you are lumped into the people who decide they don't want to work. Not pleasant. I think it's all done wrong. That's just my personal view.
It would be cheaper for gov to assess people immediately after leaving long term employment and give them their entitlements. They've paid tax for years, decades even. They lose enough!
 
Totally agree at least he has the EMG study tomorrow.
 
He is doing that . He's only got half way through form he's had enough.
 
Just to say, that I had a lovely evening meal out with 'old' friends and I ate sensibly = mostly vegetables and only 1 small Yorkshire Pudding. And.... wait for it = No Dessert at all. William.
 
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