I have type2 diabeties & have it for the last 7 years, I've been taking metformin at least twice a day & insulin once at night time, however its a constant battle to keep my blood sugars low ( i have high sugars), & actually just noticed that metformin effects my stomach a lot or is the insulin, i dont know?? does anyone know whether I should switch to full time insulin only? have i out grown the metformin? I just want an easy life so therefore any easy method that brings results & doesn't cause me a lot of stomach upsets...
2007-09-01 11:46:22 · 21 answers · asked by mita 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
My mum had a serious problem with her high blood sugars and she was controlling hers by tablets only. About a year ago she started injecting twice a day and taking metformin three times a day. Even after this time she is still struggling to keep her sugar levels low, but has found out that metformin is used a lot in this situation to purely prevent the insulin from making you gain weight. However, they rarely cause stomach hassles, this may be the insulin that is the culprit. I'd advise speaking to your doctor about this, you may need to have dosage checked, or other tablets to conteract any ill effects.
2007-09-01 12:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by Scottish Buddha 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋
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2016-05-18 23:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh man, this is so weird! I just returned from the doctor yesterday, asking the same things. Yes, yes, yes, the metformin affects your stomach in bad ways! I am on insulin too, but my doctor said that it can't be that because insulin is natural, and it is probably the metformin, which is known to be one of the hardest drugs on the stomach. Are you having any luck with getting your blood sugar down? I am not, which is why I asked. The doctor is thinking about putting me on Junovia (spelling?) because the metformin is killing my digestive tract. In fact, I may have to quit college because of being sick all of the time. I hope you have better luck than me.
2007-09-01 12:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by teddy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The advantage of being on some metformin is that it is the only diabetic agent that reduces weight slightly, all the other especially insulin, lower sugars, but promote weight gain. Even if diabetics have ' outgrown ' metformin and have to start insulin, it is often left in place for that reason.
2007-09-01 12:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Metformin three times a day with no reactions. I also take insulin twice a day. Get a good Endocrinologist, and get answers from him or her. I prefer lady doctors and I am a male. I have had type 2 diabetes for eleven years.
2007-09-01 12:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by Balasubas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever been opn Glucotrol or Glucophage? I was diagnosed with diabetes about 4 years ago and I am hyperglycemic, meaning like you, my sugar levels get to high (I was over 600 on my first glucose test) I was insulin dependant for about 6 months, but we phased in taking of glucotrol and glucophage, and now haven't needed any insulin for the past 3 1/2 years. Talk to you doctor about other meds... I have always had good luck with those 2 drugs. Good luck.
2007-09-01 12:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by Kevin G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually you take the pills to avoid it reaching the insulin dependency, my hubby takes 2 metformin a day and pills for high blood pressure and he does say it gives him lots of wind. If you are also taking the pills I would think you have out grown them.
2007-09-03 01:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I have been type 1 Diabetic for 32 years and always on Insulin. This type of question really should be answered only by your Diabetic specialist Consultant/Doctor or Nurse. Please don't take advice off someone who probably does not know what is best for you. If you change medication, especially those that control chronic illnesses, without this being monitored closely by someone qualified, it could have very serious consequences for you.
2007-09-01 12:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not be so cavalier with your medications. Take what is best for your diabetes and gives you the least serious complications.
Why are you asking medications here. No one here, as far as I know is a doctor. Even if someone was a doctor he could not prescribe medications for you without knowing your medical history, giving you an exam and ordering blood tests.
Go back to your doctor or get a new one if you are unsatisfied and ask your medication questions there.
My only recommendation is hat you should be under the care of an endocrinologist for your diabetes.
2007-09-04 03:55:55 · answer #9 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My stomach gets upset when I let the glucose numbers rise!! Anything over 150 for an extended period like more than 24 hours will cause me grief!!
BTW: I take my Lantus injection early in the morning, my Humalog with meals, a Metformin XR early and one late afternoon.
I work very hard at keeping my glucose levels as close to 100 as possible. Less stomach upsets that way!!
Easy is no longer in our vocabulary!! Adjust your foods, Adjust your meds, Adjust your exercise. Journal everything. including how you feel. Take Journal with you to doctors visit. Make sure Doctor reads it!!
2007-09-01 13:01:46 · answer #10 · answered by Nana Lamb 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋