Hi @jeannetta, I'd like to add my welcome. You'll notice that I moved your post to the Diabetes group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/diabetes-and-endocrine-problems/

I'd also like to bring fellow members @retiredteacher @dorisena @scotty1946 @loaks @dlh @howardm and @enska to share how they manage their diabetes with or without medication.

You might also want to check out these discussions:
- Experience with Trulicity (Dulaglutide) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diabetes-new-drug/
- Type 2 Diabetic using injectable Insulin https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hello-12/
- Have you experienced Any Side Effects from Metformin 500 mg 2XDay? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/have-you-experienced-any-side-effects-from-metformin-500-mg-2xday/

Jeannetta, I can imagine the frustration that the medication side effects are lowering your quality of life rather than helping to manage the diabetes. Am I understanding correctly that you didn't experience these side effects with the brand name drug Glucophage® (metformin)?