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lolsass

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
I was diagnosed a while back T2 but typical 45 year old bloke in denial, tried to brush under carpet and aim to eat better etc. Finally went on to Metformin this week and also statins for cholesterol, so I'm new to all of this.

Don't know if I'm being paranoid, but wondering about side effects already. Is lower back/muscle pain associated with Metformin? Not severe pain but I noticed some. Can it also affect bowel movements?

Lastly, how and where would I get a glucose measuring device so I can monitor if my new regime is actually working or not?
 
lolsass said:
I was diagnosed a while back T2 but typical 45 year old bloke in denial, tried to brush under carpet and aim to eat better etc. Finally went on to Metformin this week and also statins for cholesterol, so I'm new to all of this.

Don't know if I'm being paranoid, but wondering about side effects already. Is lower back/muscle pain associated with Metformin? Not severe pain but I noticed some. Can it also affect bowel movements?

Lastly, how and where would I get a glucose measuring device so I can monitor if my new regime is actually working or not?
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Hi @lolsass ,

Yes, Metformin is renowned for affecting bowel movements. If you find it unmanagable then talk to your doctor about it and bring up the subject of Metformin SR. The SR bit stands for slow release and many people cope much better on this. The lower back pain may (or may not) be associated, again - see your doctor if it persists.
 
lolsass said:
and also statins for cholesterol, so I'm new to all of this.
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Suggest you do some research on statins and beforehand, ask why they were prescribed and ask for a full profile of those numbers .... you need to know that.
 
Hi @lolsass

Welcome to the forum. Great decision to get a meter!!! This is a great place to ask any questions you may have. When you get that meter post your results for some feedback.
 
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