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Metformin & Type 1

nigelho said:
Now, you taking loads of quick acting insulin....what ratios are you using / carb counting and what insulin are you using. I was on novorapid 4 months ago but it stopped working as I needed 1 unit novo for 1.5 - 2 grams carbs...now on Apidra my ratios are 1 unit Apidra for 5 grams carbs...a huge difference in insulin intake. If you're struggling with your BSs and HBA1c ask to go on the DAFNE course. You will be surprised on what you learn.
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Hi, since taking Metformin I am on a ratio of 1 unit per 10g of carb which is much better than before :) I use Novorapid with meals & Levemir before bed... I am awaiting further details about an up & coming Dafne course :)
 
Rrar said:
Hi, I'm new to this site... Ive been Type 1 Diabetic for 24 years since the age of 6 years old. I inject 4 times a day & have just been prescribed Metformin to take twice a day.

Im wondering if there are any other type 1's who take this, as all the research I have done seem to come from people with Type 2. Im wondering how you are finding it, how your sugar levels have been since taking it etc?

Thanks in advance :)
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HiI have been Type 1 for twenty years and was prescribed Metfornin two twice a day about 10 years ago after a double heart by-pass.The reason given was that it helps protect the heart. Hope this might help.:)
 
Before i Lost weight they tried to put me on it... but it gave me one of the worst stomic cramps ive ever had so i stopped and just low carbbed instead, i try to take the least amount of meds i have to, in the end low carbing and weight loss reduced my insulin resistance instead of just taking more meds.
 
I have been type 1 for over 52 years and I have taken Metformin for over 15 years,initially,to improve my insulin absorbsion ,which it did ,and reduced my insulin requirements,which resulted in weight loss and I had no side effects what so ever.It has been very good as far as I am concerned.
 
I am T1 diagnosed 10 yrs ago and was immediately put on metformin 2g. I had brilliant control with that plus insulin for years- kept weight down, helped with other conditions etc. Then last year I suffered metformin induced lactic acidosis and kidney failure. I still believe metformin can work really well for T1 but need to monitor your kidneys and acid levels really carefully!
 
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