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NHS Direct doctor says... NO testing when taking Metformin
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<blockquote data-quote="billiejean" data-source="post: 942927" data-attributes="member: 131562"><p>I have been diagnosed with type 2 a couple of years ago and got told that I do not need to test my sugar levels. I have been to see my doctor today. I informed him that I am following a low GL diet and have bought myself a glucose monitor, so I can keep a check. He said that the new guidelines are that as Metformin does not lower your levels you don't need to test, it is only when you go on other medication or insulin. He was very good and advised best time to test is first thing in the morning. I am so determined to loose weight and get off my medication, so I believe you do need to monitor your levels especially if you start to feel unwell and don't know the cause.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="billiejean, post: 942927, member: 131562"] I have been diagnosed with type 2 a couple of years ago and got told that I do not need to test my sugar levels. I have been to see my doctor today. I informed him that I am following a low GL diet and have bought myself a glucose monitor, so I can keep a check. He said that the new guidelines are that as Metformin does not lower your levels you don't need to test, it is only when you go on other medication or insulin. He was very good and advised best time to test is first thing in the morning. I am so determined to loose weight and get off my medication, so I believe you do need to monitor your levels especially if you start to feel unwell and don't know the cause. [/QUOTE]
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