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Type 2 diabetes & questions about how to better manage diet
Started with Metformin and had intense diarrhea and lost a lot of weight. Dr changed me to Januvia and it seems to be easier on my body and AC has come down to almost normal. Any suggestions how to better manage diet?
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Im not ready yet
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2 ReactionsHi @archer8119,
I'd like to invite @pdilly @minda77 @gman007 @karlson @cdbc @farmerttt to share their experiences with Metformin, too.
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1 ReactionWhen diagnosed with type 2 I was prescribed metformin. I think that's pretty standard to begin with because it's worked well for lots of people. But not for me. I broke out in hives. So when those went away my doc prescribed januvia 100mg a day. That has worked very well for me. The only side effect I had was a metallic taste in my mouth for several months. I don't have that anymore.
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2 ReactionsThank you so much for your timely response, @pdilly.
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1 ReactionGlad to respond. Im looking for a support group/person to help me get diabetes /heart under control. Im 74 and im not ready to have that talk with jesus yet.
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1 ReactionThanks, ill keep that in mind.ive been on metformin for quite some time and i read that isnt good for you to be on it so long
Is Metformin bad for you.
I started out with 1000 Mg 2 times a day.
Then dropped offf to 500Mg 2 times a day.
Now the Dr put me on 500 Mg slow release
2 time a day.
Sense he change me To this I have to make sure I eat something first .
Some times eating first do not work.
I can not complain my A1C has been normal .
When I first found out I was diabetic I was at 600 with my A1C.
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1 ReactionArcher, I would strongly suggest that you do the best you can to follow the Doc's orders if it will keep you on oral medication only. I started out that way, but lost part of my pancreas due to a tumor and that is where insulin is manufactured. I am now on insulin and it is much more difficult than simply taking a pill a couple of times each day. I would love to be back at that point. I doubt, based on all of my research over the years that there is a 100% safe medication, but it will keep you alive a lot longer than you would live with a blood sygar of 600.
Gary Manley
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2 Reactions@gman007 I appreciate the very balanced approach you are taking to meds and your diabetic health. You have provided some "food for thought"!
Teresa
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1 ReactionI know I have been in insulin.