Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Medication and Drugs
Metformin/Biguanides
What was your Hba1c when you were put on metformin?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 1134270" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>Metformin doesn't really work like that.</p><p>It is a drug that slowly builds up, over time. Taking several weeks to reach full effectiveness (depending on dose).</p><p>The effect it then has is to lower your blood glucose overall, by reducing insulin resistance, amongst other functions.</p><p></p><p>For this reason, missing a tablet isn't a tragedy, but you do need to take them consistently, as prescribed, for them to have any benefit.</p><p></p><p>Most people assume that a tablet taken with a meal will affect the blood glucose peak after that meal. But it doesn't. It lowers your blood glucose a bit throughout the day, all the time.</p><p></p><p>I agree that diet (and to a lesser extent) exercise are the most powerful tools in the T2 toolkit, but i think drugs have their place, and can be very useful, although diet and exercise are great first lines of defence. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 1134270, member: 41816"] Metformin doesn't really work like that. It is a drug that slowly builds up, over time. Taking several weeks to reach full effectiveness (depending on dose). The effect it then has is to lower your blood glucose overall, by reducing insulin resistance, amongst other functions. For this reason, missing a tablet isn't a tragedy, but you do need to take them consistently, as prescribed, for them to have any benefit. Most people assume that a tablet taken with a meal will affect the blood glucose peak after that meal. But it doesn't. It lowers your blood glucose a bit throughout the day, all the time. I agree that diet (and to a lesser extent) exercise are the most powerful tools in the T2 toolkit, but i think drugs have their place, and can be very useful, although diet and exercise are great first lines of defence. :) [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Medication and Drugs
Metformin/Biguanides
What was your Hba1c when you were put on metformin?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…