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Should I stop using tablets?

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mralphabet

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I'm using Duotrol (Metformin + Glibenclamid) I have 2 tablets a day, after breakfast and dinner. My BG is often below 4 mmol/l.
Before breakfast: 4,3
2 hours after breakfast: 3,3
Before lunch: 2,4
2 hours after lunch: 4,3

Is my BG too low? Should I stop using tablets. I told my doctor but he doesn't care. I think he just wants to sell more and more tablets. I feel very tired. Please help me.
 
:shock:

I'm not a Doctor, but 2.4 (and even 3.4) are much too low, even for a non-diabetic and are squarely in hypo territory.

It sounds to me that you are having regular hypos due to the Glibenclamid. You shouldn't stop taking the tablets without consulting your Doctor, but you need to get this sorted. Can you consult another GP?
 
Hi MrAlphabet!

I agree with Borofergie. Your readings are dangerously low and you must get it sorted asap. Personally, I would cut the dose, but I can't advise you to do that without discussing it with a qualified medic. I'm used to adjusting my insulin doses, so adjusting tablets wouldn't feel like a big deal to me, but I don't know your circumstances. How about ringing NHSDirect and explaining to them? They will tell you to see your doctor, but they might give you some advice in the meantime. No-one should have BG readings of 2.4!

Smidge
 
I started to use Metformin + Glibenclamid 4 months ago and since then I have always been tired. Thank God I began to test my BG myself this week. No one knows what will happen.
 
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