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<blockquote data-quote="TheLovelyTarotLady" data-source="post: 377632" data-attributes="member: 66124"><p>So... I met with my doctor today... & in response to my request for test strips etc on prescription... he said that patients on Metformin don't have hypos... so really don't need to test too regularly.</p><p></p><p>He also said that the Hb something, something test (can't remember the name exactly... sorry) was more telling & valuable if done once a month... because the latter gives him a sense of where my levels have been at during previous weeks. More useful to the medical profession that an 'in the moment' BGM.</p><p></p><p>This makes sense to me... kind of. </p><p></p><p>And... he did change my Metformin prescription to slow release... phew!! My bathroom, ar**e & I are grateful. Lol.</p><p></p><p>However... this does expose my numptiness. I thought that being on slow release would mean less tablets. I takes many meds for many other health issues. Oh how wrong was I. Lol. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, he's pleased with the physical benefits that me taking my Metformin provides. I have more energy... feel like a caged bird... which is a complete 360. I haven't felt this kind of 'ooomph' for years. Doctor also reckons that the physical 'up' can only support some improvement in my mental health too. I hope so. I've been - and still go - to some pretty dark places... almost daily. </p><p></p><p>So there you have it. My update. I still have SO much to learn :| </p><p></p><p>Love 'n' light -- Lucja</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheLovelyTarotLady, post: 377632, member: 66124"] So... I met with my doctor today... & in response to my request for test strips etc on prescription... he said that patients on Metformin don't have hypos... so really don't need to test too regularly. He also said that the Hb something, something test (can't remember the name exactly... sorry) was more telling & valuable if done once a month... because the latter gives him a sense of where my levels have been at during previous weeks. More useful to the medical profession that an 'in the moment' BGM. This makes sense to me... kind of. And... he did change my Metformin prescription to slow release... phew!! My bathroom, ar**e & I are grateful. Lol. However... this does expose my numptiness. I thought that being on slow release would mean less tablets. I takes many meds for many other health issues. Oh how wrong was I. Lol. Anyway, he's pleased with the physical benefits that me taking my Metformin provides. I have more energy... feel like a caged bird... which is a complete 360. I haven't felt this kind of 'ooomph' for years. Doctor also reckons that the physical 'up' can only support some improvement in my mental health too. I hope so. I've been - and still go - to some pretty dark places... almost daily. So there you have it. My update. I still have SO much to learn :| Love 'n' light -- Lucja [/QUOTE]
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