I take 2000mg of Metformin daily and 110 units of insulin daily and I have gained 2 and 1/2 stone in 5 years which I find very depressing. I just think my metabolism is not co-operating! I was diagnosed with type 2 in1996 and eat plenty of fruit and veg. Drink plenty of fluids daily and watch my carbs. Exercise is hard as I have fused discs in my spine and osteoarthritis.
Exactly the same as me Amberbrooke. I have cut down on carbs too. I think itis the mix of the 2 things. Metformin and low carb. It's a lovely feeling isn'tit?
Thanks for replying.
Shazzie xx
Hi guys, just wanted to ask if people still drink alcohol while on metformin? Says not to on leaflet?Great thread, guys, as I guess that there are many of us in the same position. Its lovely to be able to talk to people who are honest about themselves and their diabetes; I really appreciate you all.
I am 5 foot 3ins and weigh 16stone. I need desperately to lose 4 stone - then pause and continue down another couple - then pause and so on ...
Metformin x2 twice a day, and like many of you have said, it has had a quite severe affect on bowel movements!
I now take 3 tablets a day and only 4 on days I know the results won't complicate my life - which isn't ideal...
I lost weight prior to diagnosis in September but nothing since.
However, I know I do not control my carbs and sugars well enough. Any ideas and support (or warnings) welcomed.
Love to hear from you all
Hi, I have type 2 and on 500mg of Metmorfin a day.I have not lost or gained weight but my stomach appears to be larger.well I must be the only one who hasn't lost waight on it, since I became a diabetic 4 years ago I have gained over 3 stone on these pills and cant shift it, any advice ?
Hi everyone. Hope you are all doing ok.
Just to let you know I have been on Metformin 2000mg a day for 2 months and I've lost 2 and a half stone in that time I am also following a low carb diet which will have definitely helped.
Anyone else lost weight?
Shazzie xx
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