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Type 2 Metformin advice please

Wendyjoy

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3 months ago I was diagnosed T2 with a reading of 107 and immediately put on 3 500g Metformin per day.
My blood test reading 2 weeks ago had reduced to 41. I have however been told by the Nurse to stay on Metformin for at least another 3 months before slowly starting to reduce it. Does this sound right? Would love to just stop taking it but a bit scared in case levels go up again. I’m following a low carb diet and have lost 3 stone.
 
Hi. Metformin is a very safe drug so don't worry about taking it but it never has a great effect on BS. Your low-carb diet will be having the greatest effect. If you are having any bowel upset issues do ask for the SR (Slow Release) version otherwise I would stay on it for a while as the nurse advises. I've been on it for almost 20 years even though I'm on insulin as Met does have some other beneficial effects so they say.
 

As with everything else health related it should be completely up to you what you put into your body.
The nurse is there to advise not to give orders.

Sounds like you have done a great job of taking control over your own health so well done.
I stopped taking metformin after 3 weeks due to the very unpleasant side effects I experienced and just got healthier.
 
Basically Metformin will reduce the production of glucose from your liver via glycogenolysis. Therefore it will not worsen your insulin resistance like insulin injection. There is also a EX version as long release which can be taken once a day. As long as your pancreas is still in shape its consider to be the first line medication for new diagnosis or pre-diabetes. However if your pancreas was deteriorated Metformin may not help much. Follow your doctor advice and in a long run you may consider follow a reduce carb diet to let your insulin resistance recover.
 
 
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