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<blockquote data-quote="ll1000" data-source="post: 284368" data-attributes="member: 45161"><p>I have had three to four years hovering on the borderline according to HbA1c results but was finally diagnosed T2 a fortnight ago and was put onto Metformin 500mg (1 /day for first week, and now 2). Had all the nausea symptoms, stomach cramps, diarrhoea etc. very difficult to manage as I have a full time job 45 - 60 mins (depending on traffic) drive from home with no loo stops on route. Until about 11 am I need the loo every 30 - 45 mins, quite embarrasing as I need to pass my line managers office each time. My diabetic nurse said I should have my main meal at lunchtime not in the evening as I have to do now because of work. When I asked how I could manage that with only a half hour break and only a microwave shared with 19 other people all having lunch in the same half hour period, she had no suggestions. I am certain my diabetic nurse thinks all her patients are retired and can spend all day within 5 feet of a bathroom. The dietary advice and suggested menus would involve me spending half every day shopping or preparing the food. </p><p>I am hoping the metformin reaction will get better, but I am also on furosemide (for fluid retention) which I am sure has an enhanced effect since the metformin was added. </p><p>Anyone any similar experiences and suggestions?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ll1000, post: 284368, member: 45161"] I have had three to four years hovering on the borderline according to HbA1c results but was finally diagnosed T2 a fortnight ago and was put onto Metformin 500mg (1 /day for first week, and now 2). Had all the nausea symptoms, stomach cramps, diarrhoea etc. very difficult to manage as I have a full time job 45 - 60 mins (depending on traffic) drive from home with no loo stops on route. Until about 11 am I need the loo every 30 - 45 mins, quite embarrasing as I need to pass my line managers office each time. My diabetic nurse said I should have my main meal at lunchtime not in the evening as I have to do now because of work. When I asked how I could manage that with only a half hour break and only a microwave shared with 19 other people all having lunch in the same half hour period, she had no suggestions. I am certain my diabetic nurse thinks all her patients are retired and can spend all day within 5 feet of a bathroom. The dietary advice and suggested menus would involve me spending half every day shopping or preparing the food. I am hoping the metformin reaction will get better, but I am also on furosemide (for fluid retention) which I am sure has an enhanced effect since the metformin was added. Anyone any similar experiences and suggestions? [/QUOTE]
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