Hello everyone!

[Zambarau]

I've been diagnosed for a week. My Hba1c was 51. I'm type 2. Currently taking metformin and jardiance as prescribed by my GP. I have a lot of nausea and a horrid taste in my mouth. Will this abate as I get used to the medication? Thank you very much.

 

[grovesy]

I think if you look at the patient information sheet, metallic taste is one of the side effect of Metformin along with nausea. If they don't settle I suggest you contact who ever prescribed them for you.

 

[adrian1der]

Hi @Zambarau at 51 you are only just over the threshold (48). If you have really bad side effects (Metformin is often referred to as Metfartin) ask your GP about modified release.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Zambarau

Sorry to hear you are having some unpleasant sensations with your medications.

Hopefully this will settle down in a few weeks, but do go back to your GP if they continue.

Have you made any changes to your meal plan yet? One of the first questions when newly diagnosed is often ‘what can I eat’ and while there are obvious things like cakes, biscuits, sweets and sugary drinks that you will want to cut out straight away, you might be surprised how much *all* carbohydrate affects your BG levels, including rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, pastry, grains, cereals and many fruits.

Many new members also find it can be really helpful to keep a food diary for a week or two. Be brutally honest! Note down everything you eat and drink. It can be especially helpful to estimate the amount of carbohydrate in the meals and snacks to give you an idea of which foods are the main sources of carbs in your menu.

Good luck, and let us know how you get on 🙂