I went to discuss my metformin dose with my GP as I am experiencing uncomfortable stomach/gut pains from time to time. I was diagnosed with T2 about 16 months ago. I tried ordinary metformin and then put on slow release just over a year ago. Stomach problems reduced but have never gone.
My last 2 Hbc1a results were 53 and 54..... reduced from 68 on diagnosis. I lost three quarters of a stone but put half of that back on☹️. I find a lower carb diet hard work as I am in hotels several nights a week and it is usually vats of pasta and gloopy sauce for a large group. That as well as finding it hard anyway.
As a result of telling her about the pains the GP told me to stop the metformin and try without. She was rather dismissive about dangers of diabetes. I am rather worried about this, but I have not taken any for 3 days. My Levels are rather high 2 hours after eating ....10.8 after a cheese scone (I know that is not ideal) today for example. What do you think about discontinuing metformin?
My last 2 Hbc1a results were 53 and 54..... reduced from 68 on diagnosis. I lost three quarters of a stone but put half of that back on☹️. I find a lower carb diet hard work as I am in hotels several nights a week and it is usually vats of pasta and gloopy sauce for a large group. That as well as finding it hard anyway.
As a result of telling her about the pains the GP told me to stop the metformin and try without. She was rather dismissive about dangers of diabetes. I am rather worried about this, but I have not taken any for 3 days. My Levels are rather high 2 hours after eating ....10.8 after a cheese scone (I know that is not ideal) today for example. What do you think about discontinuing metformin?
