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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.

use of metformin in cases of chronic kidney disease

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I have chronic kidney disease and have just been diagnosed with diabetes. My doctor is reluctant to put me onto metformin and I dont understand why. My neighbour takes metformin and he says it has been brilliant at keeping his blood sugar levels steady, so I was expecting to receive this medication...

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Metformin causing fizzy fingers :(

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I have had diabetes for 15 years, since I was 47. The first 7 years my HbA1c was good  and I just made sure to take care with what I ate. The last 8 years I’ve been using metformin and Two years ago my doctor added sulfonylurea. My Hba1c is very good I even have to take care because sometimes  I...

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Advice on late night rising BG Please!

I need some advice!  I keep having late night rising bg levels and I don't know what to do about them!  It is weird because they just started not too long ago. They run about 130 to 199 but never to 200, thank goodness, but they are too high for that time of day.  I need to get them to come down...

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Suspicious HbA1c Result... I'm not convinced.

I’m 62 years old and I have had DM2 for 10 years now. I currently use sulfonylureas and metformin. Because I have never really had  good HbA1c, my GP prefers to check it 4 times a year. So I have done this blood test  it I think around 40 times until today. The last three months I’ve done my...

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METFORMIN ? Can it cause extreme tiredness and hot flushes

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I’m 58, overweight and diabetic for 6 years now. After  trying to control my DM with a diet we have arrived to the conclusion that dieting alone was not enough. I went to my GP last week and he has advised me to start with metformin. I didn’t start immediately, just 3 days ago. Today when I...

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Utterly confused about what my BG is doing. Help!

I need help!  I am a diabetic and I have blood sugars that just do not make any sense at all.  I took it this morning as I always do. It was 135.  It isn't a good blood sugar as you can tell.  Also I took my bg last night and it was 78 so I ate a little of something to bring it back up so I...

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Changing my levemir, any advice appreciated

Here I am changing my insulin regimen again. It seems that DM1 is an advanced course to how to deal with changes in your life!!! The situation now is that after using NPH for so many years I’ve started some months ago with Levemir. The simple fact that it was an ultra-long acting insulin and...

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Agressive Hypos - help!

Hi! I’m a 14 y old boy and I have DM since 9y. When I have hypos I get more aggressive, I´ve never hurt anybody, but I shout a lot and can say things that are not nice. I´m pretty much tired now that every time I get upset or angry my parents keep on saying to me: go and test your BG!!! It is...

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Was it a hypo?

I have a friend who has type 1 diabetes.  She talks about something called a hypo and I don't ask her what she is talking about because i don't want to sound stupid around her.  I am wondering if someone could explain to me what  a hypo is?  l think this would help me understand her situation...

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Type 1 & Metformin (Effects)

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So I am a type 1 diabetic where I take insulin injectables for my insulin needs.  I have taken shots for as long as I remember, well now I am 15 years old and my mom is diabetic.  I see that she takes pills for her diabetes.  She says she is type 2 diabetic.  I want to know why she can take...

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