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NHS Direct doctor says... NO testing when taking Metformin
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<blockquote data-quote="DavidGrahamJones" data-source="post: 1922163" data-attributes="member: 245335"><p>He's wrong. I've read the research that suggests monitoring one's BG is likely to cause stress. That might be right but losing a limb is probably more stressful, so monitoring is essential. </p><p></p><p>I use to take Gliclazide and Januvia before lowering my carb intake to less than 50gms per day. I was able to stop taking those two medications within weeks of this new regime and have only taken Metformin for the last 4 or 5 years. Had I not monitored I would have not noticed my BG rising, despite low carb, and would have had to wait for an HbA1c and then be prescribed more medications again. By monitoring I was able to do something about it. </p><p></p><p>Don't think about the advice this "stranger" has given, do what is best for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DavidGrahamJones, post: 1922163, member: 245335"] He's wrong. I've read the research that suggests monitoring one's BG is likely to cause stress. That might be right but losing a limb is probably more stressful, so monitoring is essential. I use to take Gliclazide and Januvia before lowering my carb intake to less than 50gms per day. I was able to stop taking those two medications within weeks of this new regime and have only taken Metformin for the last 4 or 5 years. Had I not monitored I would have not noticed my BG rising, despite low carb, and would have had to wait for an HbA1c and then be prescribed more medications again. By monitoring I was able to do something about it. Don't think about the advice this "stranger" has given, do what is best for you. [/QUOTE]
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