I’ve had type 2 for 5 years which I’ve been controlling with diet but now not working, I’ve just been put on 500mg slow release metformin, after 2 weeks I took a reading first thing in the morning and it was still 9.2 how long does it take to start working ?
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Daibell
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Hi. It should show results within a week or so. Bear in mind that Metformin only ever has a small effect and you may need up to 2000mg to show anything useful. There are other drugs that can be prescribed. If you are slim and have been having a low-carb diet (not low calorie) then being late onset T1 (LADA) is always possible. There are tests to help diagnose that.
5Terry
Active Member
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- Location
- Halstead, Essex
- Type of diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Being alone and having little or no money to enjoy the hobbies I like to do.
I concerned about that the "Metformin" will have an effect on those medications that I take. I am 60 years old and live on my own and very single, but would like to control my diabetes by the herbal route.
I looking into controlling my diabetes through diet, but looking for advice on which herbal supplement tablets that could be beneficial to as I am and never be into sports. I do a lot of walking one day a week as a volunteer at "IWM Duxford" as the site is just over a mile in size.
I take three other types of medication as well listed else where, but have concerns over the side effects this medication could cause.
Terry
I looking into controlling my diabetes through diet, but looking for advice on which herbal supplement tablets that could be beneficial to as I am and never be into sports. I do a lot of walking one day a week as a volunteer at "IWM Duxford" as the site is just over a mile in size.
I take three other types of medication as well listed else where, but have concerns over the side effects this medication could cause.
Terry
Dr Snoddy
Well-Known Member
You seem to be running two similar threads simultaneously.....?
5Terry
Active Member
- Messages
- 43
- Location
- Halstead, Essex
- Type of diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Being alone and having little or no money to enjoy the hobbies I like to do.
I am currently suffering from a very upset stomach, which has triggered me to have panic attacks in a big way. I am supposed to take a "Mirtazapine", but the way my stomach feels at the moment. It is going to be a long night with no sleep.
I really do not know what to do as I live on my own and have no one to talk too. Any useful ideas out there to help me through this situation. HELP!. feeling very scared.
Terry.
I really do not know what to do as I live on my own and have no one to talk too. Any useful ideas out there to help me through this situation. HELP!. feeling very scared.
Terry.
