Metformin

[gizmogirl]

Hi Guys,

I recently got put on metformin 500 2 in morning 2 at night also simvistatin 40mg x1

I feel really tired my hba1c was 7.4 my cholesterol was 4.7 i lack energy and motivation.

can anyone help me as why im feeling like this?

Sally

 

[Steff]

Hi Sally,

When you feel the tiredness do you test your levels and if so what are they like?,have you got any stress going on lately?, sorry I dont remember how long you have been diagnosed,sometimes the body reacts and the new meds may just be making it do that,it could be the body getting used to the met etc etc..If you have not already take a look at the pacient information leaflet that came with the metformin

 

[gizmogirl]

Hi steff,

no i dont test as my doc said no need??

ive been on metformin for 2 months now yes i do have stress with my job

luv sal

 

[Steff]

Hi steff,

no i dont test as my doc said no need??

ive been on metformin for 2 months now yes i do have stress with my job

luv sal

Hi Sal,

Sorry I was not aware you did not test,have you thought of getting a meter ?

Stress can cause alot of feelings or tiredness not only are you on the new meds but your work is giving you grief,have you thought of seeing your doctor to discuss these feelings of tiredness.he/she may want to dabble with your dose and see if that helps.

 

[gizmogirl]

Ive got an appointment 2moz will have a chat with him...

I think i will get a meter the doc didnt seem keen not sure why.

are you on tabs?

sal x

 

[Steff]

Ive got an appointment 2moz will have a chat with him...

I think i will get a meter the doc didnt seem keen not sure why.

are you on tabs?

sal x

yeah im on 1000mg 2x daily hun
this is a link to get yourself a free meter it comes with 10 strips so it is at least aa start hun http://www.abbottdiabetescare.co.uk/free-meter-signup just click the link
Good luck tomorrow x

 

[gizmogirl]

Your a Star thanks Steff xx🙂

 

[Copepod]

Gizmogirl - tiredness could be caused by so many things, not just medication. Stress is a definite possibility. So, definitely best to speak with your doctor tomorrow.
Your HbA1c is pretty good, so it's unlikely that you were getting many incidents of hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) in the 2 - 3 months before the blood was taken. Hyperglycaemia is another cause of tiredness.

 

[gizmogirl]

Hiya,

Will deffo have a chat with him I could sleep for England at the mo lol

Sal

 

[cazscot]

Hi Sally, I would have a word with your GP as there are lots of other conditions that can cause tiredness, such a thyroid, anaemia and metformin can sometimes cause a lack of the vitamin B12 in the body (my father suffered from this and there were times he could hardly get his head off the pillow)... I would ask the GP for further blood tests and would mention the vitamin B12 one as I know it gets missed and is sometimes not routinely asked for.

Good luck

 

[gizmogirl]

Thanks caz x

 

[Andrew]

meter

Hi I spent a week looking into meters, my Dr did not want to give me one--- a friend gave me a spare freestyle something or another but I did an internet search and found meeters on line for 3.00 but 50m strips seem to vary to about 35 i think

Andrew Somerset

Ive got an appointment 2moz will have a chat with him...

I think i will get a meter the doc didnt seem keen not sure why.

are you on tabs?

sal x

 

[gizmogirl]

Thanks Andrew x

 

[Lilies]

I was diagnosed anaemic as well as diabetic...worth getting it checked