another question for metformin users?

Question

ok so i took a preg test and its pos. well i wanna know if anyone who has taken metformin while preg. I stopped taking it untill i talk to my dr. just wanted to know the chances of me still being able to take it

Answer 1

Cartiphilus is incorrect about Metformin. It does NOT cause the pancreas to "squeeze" out more insulin. In type two diabetics, insulin production is not the problem (in the beginning, anyway). In fact, Metformin (Glucophage) does three things... it slows the liver's conversion of glycogen into glucose, it reduces the absorbtion of glucose in the intestines, and it increases insulin sensitivity. If you can't control your blood glucose with diet and exercise, Metformin is the best way to go. Read more here: http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/article.cfm?sid=11&tid=87&stid=133&aid=2162

If you want to control your diabetes without medication, then you should read my webpage: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

One more thing... Cartiphilus refers to fructose twice as sucrose.... that is also incorrect. Sucrose is table sugar (equal parts glucose and fructose, a disaccharide). Fructose is what is found in honey and fruits (a monosaccharide). Fructose is thought to be better for diabetics due to a lower glycemic index than table sugar, but apparently has been linked to obesity due to increasing the appetite, among other things.

Answer 2

It forces your pancreas to squeeze out more insulin to lower your blood sugar. In my opinion this tends to burn out the pancreas and turn you into a Type 1 diabetic. Yes, you can resume taking it, but watching your blood sugar is better. If possible test your blood sugar three times a day. Don't eat so much that you can't burn it off within 5-6 hours. No candy, ice-cream, cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, regular sodas, oranges (It's sucrose which rapidly gets converted into glucose that's why Type 1 diabetics reach for one when they've taken too much insulin.), bananas (They're also known to rapidly raise blood sugar levels.), apples (more sucrose), peaches, pears, (Get the idea?) or anything at all that's essentially almost pure glucose like syrup on pancakes. Make sure you're not idle all day. Take walks lasting at least 20 minutes a day and keep a close watch on your blood sugar. Don't eat until your blood sugar is down to no more than 125mg/dl.

Answer 3

Learn how to control your diabetes with diet and exercise