metformin and high mmol

rick436

Newbie
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I have been on 3 x 500mg metformin a day now for almost 2 months. After a rough start the side effects seem to have eased now, but my readings are still quite high - between 8.5 and 10.5. My next gp appointment is end of January but should I bring this forward due to these readings? Before metformin my readings were in the range 16 to 21.
 

Dazza1984

Well-Known Member
Messages
134
Type of diabetes
LADA
Treatment type
Insulin
When were you diagnosed; 2months ago? The readings you mention are not that bad, especially if recently diagnosed. My initial reading was 26! Within a couple of wks of insulin treatment (I'm Type 1) I was down to your levels. I now vary between the 2's and 10's (still in honeymoon period). I've had some quite high readings but experimenting with food to see what I respond to.

If you're concerned then talk to your diabetic nurse as first contact.

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