Type 2, low levels

[debdebc]

HI all
Being new to all this I have a query (one of many)!

I was started on Glicalzide and told to start Metformin gradually after 2 weeks, with a view to stopping the Gliclazide. I am now on two metformin a day so far and my levels are becoming a lot lower. However, I have had a couple of instances where I have felt a bit grotty so have tested and they have been lower than 4. Would it be the drugs causing this?

Thanks

Deb

 

[catinahat]

Hello Deb, the changes you have made to your diet seem to be having a positive effect on your numbers so I would have a word with your GP with a view to dropping the Glicalzide. It's unlikely to be the metformin causing the low readings.

 

[ButtterflyLady]

The NZ guidelines (which are based on the Scottish guidelines) are that a person should start on metformin if needed, and if that doesn't help control BG levels, then gliclazide can be tried. So based on that, if you're getting hypos, then I wouldn't think gliclazide would be needed.

 

[debdebc]

Thank you for your replies. I spoke to my Doc this morning and she said to stop the Gliclazide and carry on increasing the Metformin

 

[4ratbags]

That sounds like the practical thing to do.