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On 2x500gm twice daily Metformin, newly diagnosed, good or bad?

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wenger68

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Hi, I have been given Metformin 2x500gm twice daily for type 2 diabetes, is that good or bad? I have noticed on this forum that some people are on half.
Cheers
Daz
 
wenger68 said:
Hi, I have been given Metformin 2x500gm twice daily for type 2 diabetes, is that good or bad? I have noticed on this forum that some people are on half.
Cheers
Daz
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And many take double that dose. I take the same as you 500gm twice a day of the slow release one any more than that and I get really bloated
 
Metfornin does help to reduce your blood sugar levels. It is also supposed to help with weight loss, and strengthen your heart.
It is quite a good medication. If you are overweight or have high blood sugar level it will probably be beneficial for you.
You can also try to control your T2 and weight by diet and exercise. A lot of people on here have done that by adopting a Low Carbohydrate High Fat (LCHF) approach to eating.
You should ask your GP surgery for your HbA1c figures as you need to know where you are starting from.
It is up to you whether you take meds or not, but people on here say Metfornin did help them. If you can lower your HbA1c you can ask your GP to lower or stop the Metfornin when you achieve lower figures (and weight).
 
Pinkorchid said:
And many take double that dose. I take the same as you 500gm twice a day of the slow release one any more than that and I get really bloated
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Thanks, I have just bought myself the codefree monitor and have cut down on my carb intake and watch what i eat, any more advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
Metformin seems to have lowered my first early morning levels always in the 7's before Metformin now mostly low 6's
 
Prem51 said:
Metfornin does help to reduce your blood sugar levels. It is also supposed to help with weight loss, and strengthen your heart.
It is quite a good medication. If you are overweight or have high blood sugar level it will probably be beneficial for you.
You can also try to control your T2 and weight by diet and exercise. A lot of people on here have done that by adopting a Low Carbohydrate High Fat (LCHF) approach to eating.
You should ask your GP surgery for your HbA1c figures as you need to know where you are starting from.
It is up to you whether you take meds or not, but people on here say Metfornin did help them. If you can lower your HbA1c you can ask your GP to lower or stop the Metfornin when you achieve lower figures (and weight).
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Thanks, will get in touch with my gp for my HbA1c figures.
 
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