I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Sept 2004 and immediately put on metformin. I have been taking thyrox

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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Sept 2004 and immediately put on metformin. I have been taking thyroxin for last ten years. I have been experiencing muscle fasculation for the last 12 months, they are worse in my legs and feet but can happen all over my body. Have had numerous blood test and an emg all reported as normal. My neurologist has said "they can't explain the muscle fasculations". Haver halfed the metformin I am taking to 500mcgs a day as blood sugar level reading were low, as low as 3.1 midday. Twitches do seem to have got a bit better. question is there any link between metformin use and twitching of muscles. Could it be an interaction between thyroxin which i take 150 mcgs a day and metformin. At my witts end with this do not know where to turn to next. Feel like I am going nuts

Answer 1

THE THYROID MEDS SEEM OFF MAYBE SIDE EFFECTS OF ITS USE......WHY ARE YOU SEEING A NEUROLIGST? YOUR MEDICAL DOCTOR SHOULD BE ABLE TO CLESR YOUR MIND OR SWITCH YOUR MEDS.............

Answer 2

Trans Fats causes Diabetes Type 2

Be sure to eat plenty or tradional fats in your diet like butter,
olive oil, coconut oil and lard.


The real problem is that recommendation to avoid saturated fats
almost invariably result in people consuming more trans fats. There is no question but that the trans fats have been shown to have a detrimental effect on the incidence and treatment of type 2
diabetes. The saturated fats on the other hand, have no effect when appropriate comparisons are made.

Very good studies indicate that trans fats interfere with insulin
receptors and therefore with insulin resistance. The saturated fats do not.

The recommendation regarding dietary saturated fats intake versus trans fats intake for the past number of years have been very confusing to the public, and judging from the articles, also
confusing to the researches. Trans fats are mistaken by many of the health professionals fro saturated fats although they are not similar in their effects on the human body, just similar in the manner of stability in the baking or cooking realm.

Type 2 diabetes is a new disease, one that has now reached epidemic proportions. Type 2 diabetes did not exist 100 years ago when our diets were very rich in saturated fats. Type 2 diabetes appeared when trans fats came into the diet, and has become epidemic as people are eating more and more foods containing trans fats. And since we know that trans fat interfere with insulin receptors in the cells, it is clear that the blame lies with new industrial fats, not traditional saturated fats.

Mary G. Enig, PhD

Answer 3

This is a complex problem best addressed by onsite doctors.

In the meantime, try this (except if you have ever had kidney stones): Get some of the softchew calcium supplements (they have chocolate, chocolate mint and strawberry flavors). On an empty or almost empty stomach, eat as quickly as you can choke them down, six or eight of them and follow with a full glass of water.

I happened on this quite by accident and it worked for me. Hope it works for you. I am not diabetic, but my mom is, has the same thing as you describe, and it works for her as well.

Best wishes.