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You can use this forum to discuss Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes – prevention, diagnosis, specialists, self-care, diabetes-induced complications, nutrition, physical activity, medications and other forms of diabetes management.

varying the amount of Metformin

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I have been a diabetic for a couple of years, controlling my blood sugars by diet and such. I went to the doctor today and he said I need to go on medication now. I am wonderig about whether I need to be on it every day. I know some days I do pretty good with my blood sugars so can't I just take the...

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Type 2 Diabetes - Blood glucose going too low

Hi guys, I have type 2 diabetes and my blood glucose is going too low. I seem to have a real problem with hypos and for some reason I can't get a handle on it. I'm taking insulin, basal and fast-acting with meals. I think this suggests to me that I need to adjust my insulin to a lower dose. I'm...

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can my gp refuse to prescribe sundries for my bg meter?

I'm very upset. Since 2007 when I had my diabetes diagnosed , I'm type 2, I measure my bg. If gives me good and safe feeling especially when I will be taking my car and drive for some hours, or when I'm going for a long walk. I use a low dose of sulfonylurea since 2010, and I have had hypoglycemia...

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Metformin......Query for a newbie

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Can anyone answer a query for a newbie that is on Metformin?  What are your experiences on this medication?  I have never been on a medication for high blood sugars before and I am a bit apprehensive about it.  Will it cause me to have hypoglycemia?  Will it cause ay side effects like passing...

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Diagnosed in Oct last year Type 2 - now having hypo's HELP

Last October I was in shock when I heard that I have diabetes. I

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Is Metformin prescribed for impaired fasting glucose?

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Hi, I am a diabetic and up to this point I have been able to control my blood sugars pretty good.  I was shocked when I went to the doctor yesterday and found out that since my fasting blood sugars were not where the doctor wanted to be, he prescribed Metformin.  I heard that this pill is to help...

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new to forum - metformin side effects

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Hi aI am new to this forum and I am hooping some one can give me some advice? My doctor has just prescribed  Metformin for my type 2 diabetes. Please can someone explain what type of side effects I may get from these? I am very worried because when I told my friend that I would be taking these...

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Problems with Metformin since Insulin used

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I have had DM2 since 2002 and take metformin maximum dose, my BG was not under control so the doctor gave me insulin. I will start it tomorrow. But I must confess I

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Byetta & pregnancy - advice needed

I have been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic and have been given Byetta for 2 months now. I also take metformin. I just found out that I'm pregnant at about 3 to 4 weeks. I need to have some information about Byetta and pregnancy. Advice is needed. I don't know whether to continue taking Byetta or...

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A question about driving - is there an upper sugar limit?

Hello Yall, I have a question about driving and diabetes. I was wondering if there is an upper sugar limit? If my memory serves me well enough, I believe that the dvla says you shouldn't be driving if you become hypo around 4.0. It makes sense not drive when your sugar is that low and if I have that...

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