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Metformin

Welcome. Metformin and other medications are essential when newly diagnosed T2Ds cannot meet their targets by diet and exercise alone.

A positive version of your message is that the majority can - when given the opportunity and encouragement to do so. Those are not always forthcoming.

Some of us have had to work things out for ourselves from published advice from pioneers like Dr Michael Mosley, Prof Roy Taylor, Dr David Unwin and others.
 
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Russell64 said:
Hi all keep on seeing that metformin is not good for us diabetes. Very worried .take care every one
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Hi @Russell64 and welcome to the forum
Metformin is one of the drugs that is given to reduce HBA1c for T2 and has been proven to work in most cases.
It is true to say like most drugs, it can come with side effects for a few people, but not all.

I assume you are referring to the side effects

Alan 😉
 
It can cause upset tummy. Usually start on 1 increasing each week til 4. Slow release is kinder. If you don't have these side effects it helps many people with diet and exercise get their BG down. I worked up til 4 then was reduced two and am now on 1. It was first prescribed last August. I have read it may have side effects very long term and will look further into it if my dose has to increase. Most drugs have side effects which are balanced against benefits. I have read long term it can affect B12 but that can be checked on a blood test and sorted.
 
Russell64 said:
Hi all keep on seeing that metformin is not good for us diabetes. Very worried .take care every one
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And apart from the positive effect on blood glucose and insulin sensitivity, lots of other ways that Metformin supports health
www.health.harvard.edu

Is metformin a wonder drug? - Harvard Health

Metformin, a medicine prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes, also has cardiovascular benefits and is used off-label to treat other conditions. Interest is growing in its potential to help lowe...
www.health.harvard.edu www.health.harvard.edu
 
Russell64 said:
Hi all keep on seeing that metformin is not good for us diabetes. Very worried .take care every one
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Where have you seen that? It’s the most common diabetes medication and very safe.
 
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