Hi, I was diagnosed on Monday, all I know is that my Hb1ac thingy was 75. Means nothing to me. I was put on Metformin and Januvia, took them both Monday but through the night felt ill and then was violently sick and felt terrible. I had to go for retinal screening on Tuesday (coincidence that they happened to be there for the yearly checks) and found that one eye had had some minor bleeds ( I still don't fully understand that either!). While there I asked if it was the tablets making me sick and she said she doubted it, but to leave them off and restart again next week and see what happens. On the leaflet it says they can cause vomiting and nausea but I wondered if anyone knows what happens if it is those pills. Can anyone help please? I don't go for a review until the end of June and I'm really frightened of these tablets. :crazy:
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pav
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Metformin has a reputation for causing stomach upsets, wind and the need to be close to a loo, it could well be you would be better off on the slow release version of metformin as its kinder on you causing less problems. Its worth seeing or speaking to the doctor again to explain the problems you are having with you current meds, don't wait until the end of June do it asap.
the reading of 75 is quite high and is towards the top end of the amber section of the scale, enter your reading in the IFCC box on this web page to see where you are at the present time.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-units-converter.html
I don't know much about the eyes and when bleeds are found, but suspect you will be referred to see what treatment is required.
Don't forget to ask for a prescription exemption form and get it signed by a doctor, at least you can get any scripts free as you are on meds for diabetes.
the reading of 75 is quite high and is towards the top end of the amber section of the scale, enter your reading in the IFCC box on this web page to see where you are at the present time.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-units-converter.html
I don't know much about the eyes and when bleeds are found, but suspect you will be referred to see what treatment is required.
Don't forget to ask for a prescription exemption form and get it signed by a doctor, at least you can get any scripts free as you are on meds for diabetes.
Yorksman
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jmj17554 said:
My HBA1c was 79 or something near and I got it down to 48 within 8 weeks. However, the high value had caused some minor changes in one eye too. The opthalmologist showed me the photos and whilst all the veins are clearly defined, there were a couple of very small spots which were blurry, consisting of newly grown blood vessels. He said that I would get a letter saying that there had been some background changes to my eyes and this is what the letter was referring to. But he said, it was minor and not to worry and they'd look again next year.
The extra sugar in your blood causes blockages and ultimately affects smaller blood vessels and nerve endings. Ultimately it can fur up bigger blood vessels and increase the chance of a heart attack, but its your eyes and your feet where you get the first signs of problems. That's why getting your blood sugar levels back down to normal levels is your main objective.
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Hi
I'm on Metformin too, I started on the normal release and had bad side effects so I've been switched to the slow release which are much better. I'm a bit confused about you being told to stop taking them then start again? This is because my GPs have all said that you need to give at least 2 weeks continuous use for your body to get used to the tablets and also, if you have a break from them or switch them it will take another two weeks for your body to get used to the medication again? It certainly happened with me when I switched between the two types my BS shot up to 10 mmol for a few days. I guess the best thing to do is just do what your doctor says and then go back to them with the results of how it effects you and whether its effecting your BS levels
Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 23 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
I'm on Metformin too, I started on the normal release and had bad side effects so I've been switched to the slow release which are much better. I'm a bit confused about you being told to stop taking them then start again? This is because my GPs have all said that you need to give at least 2 weeks continuous use for your body to get used to the tablets and also, if you have a break from them or switch them it will take another two weeks for your body to get used to the medication again? It certainly happened with me when I switched between the two types my BS shot up to 10 mmol for a few days. I guess the best thing to do is just do what your doctor says and then go back to them with the results of how it effects you and whether its effecting your BS levels
Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 23 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
