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Hi All,
About 2 weeks ago I did a random fingerstick glucose test which was 15.6 before breakfast. I was constantly thirsty and going to the toilet so I decided to go to the doctor and get things checked. HbA1c was 88 so doctor confirmed i was diabetic but they were not sure what type (I am 32 and reasonably healthy and a normal weight). They are testing my C peptide and doing some antibody tests to confirm type 1 or type 2.
I have been on Metformin since I was diagnosed and I feel terrible. I have cut my carbs way down but not sure if it is the Metformin that is making me feel so bad. I constantly am exhausted and have little to no appetite as I feel nauseous all the time. Blood sugars are a lot better and range from 5-8 most days now but not sure if that is down to my diet or the metformin.
Is this expected? Does it get better after a few weeks? Just wondering if everyone experiences this on Meformin initially.
About 2 weeks ago I did a random fingerstick glucose test which was 15.6 before breakfast. I was constantly thirsty and going to the toilet so I decided to go to the doctor and get things checked. HbA1c was 88 so doctor confirmed i was diabetic but they were not sure what type (I am 32 and reasonably healthy and a normal weight). They are testing my C peptide and doing some antibody tests to confirm type 1 or type 2.
I have been on Metformin since I was diagnosed and I feel terrible. I have cut my carbs way down but not sure if it is the Metformin that is making me feel so bad. I constantly am exhausted and have little to no appetite as I feel nauseous all the time. Blood sugars are a lot better and range from 5-8 most days now but not sure if that is down to my diet or the metformin.
Is this expected? Does it get better after a few weeks? Just wondering if everyone experiences this on Meformin initially.