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Type 1 Diabetics using Metformin (or other Type 2 meds) for weight loss?

Hey all! I just saw my endo today and spoke with him about my 6 month-long, 1200-1500 calories/day diet that has only yielded about a 10-1…

Started by Nicolette

29 Apr 18
Reply by boulderbird

Type 1 and Metformin

Hi, all. I've been T1 for 35 years. My endo wants to put me on Metformin. I've been having dawn phenomenon/morning insulin resistance as we…

Started by Lara

31 Feb 23
Reply by jims

Questions about metformin and diagnosis

I was diagnosed with diabetes last year, but the dr gave me no label type 1 or type 2 (at the time of the diagnosis my values were nearly 6…

Started by Smile

7 Sep 28, 2012
Reply by Melitta

Taking oral meds with food

I take 3 medications, including metformin that should be taken with food. Not only SHOULD be taken but HAVE to be taken with food. The othe…

Started by Anita Logan

1 Jul 8, 2012
Reply by Peetie

Disturbing news (to me) about Metformin...

Greetings everyone, Recently, I was discussing hair loss associated with Metformin use in another forum. Since I could not find anything b…

Started by Mr. Peachy

97 Jul 14, 2011
Reply by Mr. Peachy

Another Metformin question or comment

I've been on 850 mg Met three times daily. I used to take IBprofen for my arthritis and everything was fine, until the new doc said no more…

Started by Cathy Jacobson

6 Mar 29, 2011
Reply by Cathy Jacobson

Alcohol, Diabetes and Metformin

Ok, I was just reading this dlife thingy about Metformin and alcohol and I am upset. Is this really true? It doesn't say anything on my Met…

Started by KimKat

5 Jan 17, 2011
Reply by Hismouse

Januvia, Diaformin XR, Metformin ... pills pills pills!

I've been Type 2 for nearly ten years, with good control using diet and exercise. Eventually, though, things got out of hand, I pulled out…

Started by Loquacity

24 Oct 7, 2010
Reply by OldManInSC

Taking course of Antibiotics - first time while on Metformin

So, my right ear for the last few weeks is screwed up. My hearing is lessened in this ear. I already have hearing loss and wear aids so I c…

Started by KimKat

8 Oct 1, 2010
Reply by KimKat

Type II and Swollen Feet

So here's what's up. I was diagnosed as Type 2 diabetic in April, though I was probably undiagnosed for quite a while before that. I'm curr…

Started by Evelyn

12 Jun 23, 2010
Reply by Oldspook

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