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annabanana2008

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2

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Bromley

Type of diabetes

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Mar 24, 2014

• #1

How long does metformin work for. Is it just for the meal you are taking it with or does it stay in the body for longer?



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Crimsonclient

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South Wales

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LADA

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Insulin

• Mar 24, 2014

• #2

It works for longer but unsure of howling


Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, metformin 2000mg sr (but not taking them as they play havoc with my insides,

 

Crimsonclient

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South Wales

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• Mar 24, 2014

• #3

How long even


Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, metformin 2000mg sr (but not taking them as they play havoc with my insides,

 

Indy51

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Perth, Western Oz

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Type 2

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• Mar 24, 2014

• #4

My understanding is that it takes a few weeks to build up to its maximum effect - so I'd assume the same holds true for not taking it?

 

Osidge

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Spalding

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• Mar 25, 2014

• #5

I read that a metformin tablet has a half-life of 3 hours and the rest will go over 24 hours. By continuously taking the pills regularly you build up a therapeutic level over time, as Indy says.

Doug