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Pre diabetes: Should I see a dietitian?

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Apr 28, 2023 | Replies (23)

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Absolutely, I will update with whether Metformin works. In the first few days I experienced a bit of nausea and ab pain, which I wasn’t certain was caused by Metformin or was associated with the Interstitial Cystitis I’ve struggled with for years. After 9 days on Metformin 500mg once daily, I feel no side effects.
My Dr prefers Trulicity for the convenience of a once weekly injectable and I agreed wholeheartedly but my prescription coverage denied Trulicity until I tried Metformin first. Obviously a cost savings consideration.

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My A1C six months ago was 6.1. I asked my new PCM if I could try Metformin as my weight is not the problem. She agreed and prescribed Metformin 500 extended release, daily. My recent A1C was 5.8 and my PCM wants me to continue.

At the beginning I took Metformin with my evening meal and would wake up at night with knots in my stomach. Since my fasting sugars were good, I switched to taking it at 9am. Since I eat regularly during the day, no more knots.