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I currently take Novo mix insulin along with Metformin SR.

My problem lies with the metformin, it makes me feel ill! I feel bloated , sick, and more recently I have a lack of appetite, I hate the stuff!!

I have not taken metformin for over a week now and all side effects have gone, however my sugar readings have shot up due to me not taking it.

I'm not what you call a model diabetic, but was wondering what other diabetic regimes could be available. I did speak to my diabetic nurse who just advised me to continue with the metformin as it was a good drug, but I now feel that my quality of life is being affected by the side effects of this wonderful drug!

any thoughts?

kevin
 
What's Metforim SR? I have been to see my Diabetic Nurse about insulin before and she always has an alternative to offer, she said some types just don't agree with some people and it takes time to find the right one.
 
Oh Right! I get it. A bit like Lantus? I was always told never to miss an injection cause it will make me feel really ill. Do you think you may be allergic to it or something? I once had to go through loads of tests and changing insulin when I came off pork and beef and onto synthetic insulin.
 
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