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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.

metformin and heart problems

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Hi Yall, I have diabetes type 2 and I have been on metformin for several years now. More recently I have read that metformin could cause heart problems. Gee, that's really scary. I would like to know if there is any truth to this. Hopefully there is no truth to this and if so would put my mind at...

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What happens if metformin etc doesn't work?

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Hello, I started on metformin one month ago and I'm currently taking in 250 carbs a day. I exercise every day by walking and biking. My current fasting BG is around 18.5. What happens if metformin etc and diet and exercise doesn't work? I'm over weight with a BMI of 32. I'm not seeing any real...

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Coming off metformin worry

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Hey, I'm coming off metformin and I'm having nasty symptoms that are making me worry. I'm having so much gas production and I feel so bloated I'm terribly uncomfortable. I'm also experiencing terrible mood swings. Sometimes I'm extremely sad and other times I get really angry at nothing. But, I'm...

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Cannot take metformin what next?

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Hello all, I was diagnosed with type 2 about 8 months ago and my doctor put me on gliclazide (a sulfonylurea) which is supposed to make my pancreas make more insulin. Unfortunately my sugar levels are up around 10 so my doctor gave me metformin. Well, since I have pancreatic problems along with...

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Is anyone else sensitive to metformin and sitagliptin?

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HI, I was wondering if anyone else is sensitive to metformin and sitagliptin? I have absolutely been miserable. I has stomach problems like nausea and diarrhea with metformin and sitaglipitin makes me have nightmares. I don't think I can take this any more. What can I do about this. I'm thinking of...

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Grape fruit and Metformin – apparently a big 'no no'

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Hello all, I'm currently on metformin and I've have heard that grape fruit and metformin is apparently a big 'no no'. I mean it could be deadly. I read that it increases levels of lactic acid in your system. I don't know much about lactic acid but I know too much of it is not good for you. Is there...

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Metformin – how long do I stay with it?

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HIYA, I'm having so many problems with metformin and I've only been on it for 5 days. I am so sick with nausea and diarrhea I can't leave the house. The worst of it is that my job requires me to drive a lot and I go back to work next week. I'm thinking about stopping the medication all together. How...

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Metformin SR Side effects

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Hi everyone, I started on regular metformin taking one tab daily and then got up to 3 tabs daily over a 3 week period. At that point, I began to off a bit. Got aches and pains, nauseated and had loose bowel. I went to my diabetes manager and he switched me over to metformin SR. I was told that the...

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Metformin = burning throat?

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Hi everybody, Oh my goodness, Metformin = burning throat. It all started a few weeks ago when my metformin dose was increased. I have acid reflux terribly. I had to stop taking metformin all together. My doctor put me on losepine for a week to help with excess acid production. I'm back on metformin...

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New to forum just started metformin Side effects??

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Hi, people.  I am new to the forum and I just started metformin.  What are the side effects I should expect from this medication?  I am nervous about being on diabetic medication like metformin.  What if it is too much for my body and I end up with low blood sugars?  How does everyone else do...

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