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Comment by Gail L on April 13, 2009 at 3:30pm

I've been on Metformin since Mar 4/09.... started on 2/1000g twice daily....First day it knocked the heck out of my stomach. Went to Ian Blumer, M.D, F.R. C. P diabetic specialist Website....he suggests you start 1 week 1/2 morn/ 1/2 night...2nd week 1 morn/1/2 night etc until you're up to 2 morn/2 night. That made a big difference. Felt much better. It's take my test down slightly but not sure it's enough. Any idea how long it takes to get it under control? My A1C when dr. put me on them was 8mmol//L think that's 144 us

Comment by summer graham on February 23, 2009 at 6:26am

Hi, I started on Metformin, and had a bad reaction to it, got real lethargic, slept for 16 hours and when I was awake my stomach was so upset I wished I was sleeping. I had no appetite at all. Anyone else have this experience? My doctor took me off and for now I am in the wait and see mode. I have never been on meds for diabeties before it has always been diet controled. My a1c has been about 6.9.

Comment by shellyj on February 18, 2009 at 7:57pm

I have been off metformin for 6 months now and am doing fine my a1c was 6.2 so that great thanks shelly

Comment by Carol on October 13, 2008 at 10:06am

well I lost 8 pounds and my blood pressure is now normal (with meds) and my fasting blood glucose went down from 122 to 112. I decided I will try the Metformin so I started sunday. How does it help with weight loss?
I haven't been doing so well on food lately, got complacent so I have to get back on track. what I did was great but then I stopped and cheat too much. carol

Comment by shellyj on October 7, 2008 at 6:58pm

well i am off metformin and on diamicron and the diamicron has work to lower my bg and i found out today my a1c was 6.9 so i am happy

Comment by shellyj on September 22, 2008 at 5:44pm

hi faelene no metformin does not stop working i had to stop metformin as i had a bad time with it i am now on diamicron and i am still on avadia and i am doing a lot better but metformin can some times need to be stop for many resons only your doctor can tell you sorry i have not been able to get back to you hope this helps

Comment by Faelene Ford on August 19, 2008 at 4:39pm

does anyone know if metformin stops working?

Comment by Big Al on July 24, 2008 at 7:08pm

One of the best things I ever did was go through diabetic training. 5 sessions that really taught me a lot. 2 were led by a dietician who really told me, and my wife, what I should and should not eat, portion sizes, etc. Definitely worth the time and money.

Comment by debb on July 20, 2008 at 7:57am

hi carol,
what type of diabetes did the doctor say you were? i'm assuming type 2. what kind of numbers are you getting and what was your a1c? changing your diet and eating smaller amounts is an excellent way to drop your numbers and if your lucky you won't have to go on medicine. don't be afraid to though if you end up doing so. let us know how your doing. you can get some great advise on what to stay away from, food wise, here. i was totally clueless until i found TuD. my doctor or dietician never told me about some of the foods that i was eating. just remember to ask questions, some one will have the answer for you.

Comment by Carol on July 15, 2008 at 6:50am

I was just prescribed but haven't started it yet. I first want to see what my numbers are eating right as I was eating terribly before this wake up call.

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