I can't remember if you are taking metformin because if so that could be causing the nausea, but if you are continuing to take it without food it becomes a vicious circle.Hiya, I really don't want to eat, the thought is turning my tummy, so I bought a slim fast shakes it was ok but 67g of carbs. I need a shake. Feel free to virtually kick my butt lol x
I am taking metformin 4 a day.I can't remember if you are taking metformin because if so that could be causing the nausea, but if you are continuing to take it without food it becomes a vicious circle.
Yes, the slimfast shakes do seem high carb, I think a few people use other brands like Tesco but I don't know if they are lower carb.
Perhaps some advice from your diabetic nurse or GP would help.
What are your blood glucose levels like?
Not sure where you got the 67g carb from but the carbs in a made up shake or premade seems to be about 20 ish g carb depending on flavour.I am taking metformin 4 a day.
My bloods aren't the best 9.2 on waking reduced to 7.2 I had tuna mayo and an egg like 3g carbs they went up to over 9 again. I honesy think I'm overthinking it not tested since the slim fast x
I am taking metformin 4 a day.I can't remember if you are taking metformin because if so that could be causing the nausea, but if you are continuing to take it without food it becomes a vicious circle.
Yes, the slimfast shakes do seem high carb, I think a few people use other brands like Tesco but I don't know if they are lower carb.
Perhaps some advice from your diabetic nurse or GP would help.
What are your blood glucose levels like?
Ty yes your right re carbs I read it wrong, I don't feel so bad now ty.Not sure where you got the 67g carb from but the carbs in a made up shake or premade seems to be about 20 ish g carb depending on flavour.
If you are taking the metformin without 'a substantial' meal that could account for the nausea. The rise from 7.2 to 9 with the tuna and egg is OK, the waking at over 9 is higher than you really want but often that is the last to come down.
I would keep a record of your readings before and 2 hours after eating alongside what you have had and any symptoms of feeling unwell, at least for a few days. It could be your system just getting used to the metformin.
But if it continues do speak to your DSN.
Hi ty for responding I checked after 2 hrs after slimfast it's back to 7.2. I don't eat enough on days I work maybe 2 boiled eggs at 9 then nothing till 6.Call me suspicious, but if you are eating really low carb and still seeing high blood glucose - checking for ketones and arranging an urgent appointment with GP or nurse might be a good idea - or if you start to feel even more unwell, dial 111 or visit A & E.