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  1. S

    Metformin - Dizzy/feint

    I'm newly diagnosed Type 2, and have been on Metformin for over two weeks. However, each day I am feeling more dizzy. I wake feeling dizzy and it now last longer each day and have to take things easy or else I'm close to feinting. Is this likely to wear off? Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
  2. daryeljames

    Hello from a T2 Newbie

    Hello everyone! Im 33, male and shall we politely say, larger than average... (111kg) I attended a medical assesment for a new job back in March 19 and was asked to have a blood test, it came back and was told I was type 2. I was a bit surprised because aside from being large, I was, I felt...
  3. S

    Taking metformin and insulin

    My dad is currently in hospital again and his diabetes levels are fluctuating. The hospital staff can't get it under control even after 3 weeks. Does anyone take metformin and insulin?
  4. AdeleTurner72

    My 1st diaversary, the scores are in....

    Next week marks 12 months from my type 2 diagnosis. Had my annual review today, and my Hba1c is now 41. Really pleased with this result, which I believe has definitely been achieved by following the great advice on this forum, and the Xpert diabetes course. The only thing which has puzzled me...
  5. S

    Struggling with increased Metformin dose.

    I've been taking Metformin for a couple of years, two 500mg slow release in the morning. It took me a while of slowly increasing to be able to take that but then I was fine. After my symptoms got worse, my consultant asked me to increase to three tablets. I thought as my body was used to...
  6. Diabetes UK

    Meds & Kits Guide

    Thought some members may find this useful. It lists all diabetes medication eg. tablets, non-insulin injectable and insulin and provides details of side affects, duration times of insulin, manufacturers, brand names... It also lists different kit and devices with thorough details about...
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    • Forum: Links
  7. J

    Type 1 on novorapid, toujeo & metformin

    Was at a healthy weight til i recently started metformin in addition to my novorapid and toujeo to control my type 1 diabetes. I don't know anyone who is on insulin and tablets. Can anyone share their experience please xx
  8. P

    Metformin - USA stop prescribing

    I've just received a message from my mother who lives in Jamaica, saying that Metformin is not being prescribed in the USA. Anyone know why and if this is true.
  9. TheHumbleEgg

    Coincidence or a possible norm???

    So...new to it all, T2D, I posted the other week and got a lovely welcome for which I remain thankful to all you luvvverlies... Anyway, started METFORMIN, all good...been self-testing my bloods and I'm learning through doing so, despite the lack of support from my surgery/GP (expensive innit...
  10. T

    So far so good, but worrying it might not last.

    Sorry I know this one has been covered many times but I know people have had varying degrees of success with this. I was diagnosed with Type 2 in October, was briefly "definitely" type 1 due to my weight 13 stone'ish and age 33, but that turned out to be a nurse who didn't know enough about...
  11. Diabetes UK

    Special thanks to the Forum: Blog

    I thought I would share this wonderful blog post from Simon McCoy, who has shared his journey of denial from his diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, to where he is today. It really highlights the huge impact this forum can have on someone's life and the exceptional support and knowledge that each of...
  12. J

    Medication Concern

    I'm a Newbie so if I get things wrong like posting in the wrong thread please forgive me and let me know. My problem: I had been suffering from aches in my stomach for more than a week so I went to my Doc. He wondered if it was being caused by some of the medication I was taking, namely...
  13. RFS

    Diagnosed this summer - Follow up bloods to be done end Sept

    Hello I presented to my docs in the middle of a busy tennis season (I am a tennis writer and so am away for huge portions of the year at the beck and call of media facilities.,.rarely healthy!) and also after a sudden bereavement. My symptoms were excessive thirst and up two-hourly at its worst...
  14. TracyTired

    Newbie

    Hi I'm Tracy, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes over 2 years ago. I'm now on Metformin since October 2016. I'm in a catch 22 situation, I'm disabled, where I have other complex physical health problems, my mobility is poor and I'm unable to walk far and spend a lot of time at home. Because of...
  15. M

    Bad belly cramps on Metformin Modified release

    I'm type 2 and just started on Metformin 750mg 1 tablet with 3 meals. I get very bad pains in my belly and explosive diarrhoea every day. I can't change my medication yet as i'm breastfeeding. Is there anything i can do??
  16. Debbie444

    T2 medications

    Hi I just would like to know people's thoughts on weight loss with medication. 8 years ago I was in metformin for pcos. Now PD and big check up soon die to rising levels and. Revaluation metformin seems to be a drug of the past now. If I have to be medicated I wish to do so with a drug that...
  17. tomcamish

    Bored now

    Hi All, It's been about a year since i posted on here so thought I would get back into it. Since my last post (https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/good-old-nhs.54500/#post-552250) I have lost nearly 5 stone, been put on the maximum does of Metformin, been given a new prescription...
  18. Christine Ronan

    Medication, Medication, Medication!!!!

    Please help, I've been a type 2 for 10 years now and managed it well on Metformin 1000mg twice a day and as well as I could manage by diet too, until Christmas this year, when my levels weren't coming down. Doctors put me on Sitagliptin 100mg in addition to Metformin, I didn't have any issues...
  19. auntiejude

    Hiccups?

    Does anyone have any trusted link for diabetes or metfomin specifically and hiccups? I have found some anecdotal evidence and reports on various discussion pages and forums, but nothing near a scientific or medical comment. Has anyone else here had an increase in hiccups with diabetes or...
  20. P

    Gestational diabetes and struggling

    I have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I have the monitor to check my levels 4 times a day the first week I cut back on portion size and cut out sugary drinks and only had a rocky bar with my lunch my levels were all over. When I went back to see the consultant I explained what I...
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    • angry confused gestational diabetes hard metformin struggling
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    • Forum: Pregnancy
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