tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post5272006510862935536..comments2023-10-23T11:24:13.532-04:00Comments on Diabetes Update: Timing Your Metformin DoseJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-762151515064041482015-09-29T09:22:37.393-04:002015-09-29T09:22:37.393-04:00Lisa T, You need to speak to a doctor or pharmacis...Lisa T, You need to speak to a doctor or pharmacist about this issue, ideally one who can access your husband's medical records. It would be wrong to take advice from anyone on the internet who isn't familiar with the specifics of your husband's medical condition. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-90167999517273961702015-09-29T06:42:08.271-04:002015-09-29T06:42:08.271-04:00Hi,
I am writing for my husband. We are Americans...Hi,<br />I am writing for my husband. We are Americans living in Zambia, Africa, where healthcare is not the best. I have been testing him, and it appears he may need to start taking Metformin 500mg, which I was able to purchase OTC. My concern is that he takes 50mg of labetalol for his bp. I have read the concerns of these being taking together. What can you tell me regarding the drug Lisa Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585420011391100474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-31364203501799517652015-09-27T11:33:45.942-04:002015-09-27T11:33:45.942-04:00Wanda, Go back and reread the post. It should ans...Wanda, Go back and reread the post. It should answer your question. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-72412881175944491072015-09-25T23:09:40.605-04:002015-09-25T23:09:40.605-04:00Took first dose of metformin yesterday. Experienc...Took first dose of metformin yesterday. Experience stomach discomfort and diarrhea. I usually have a meal replacement shake for breakfast. Morning blood sugar ranges between 115-128 I take 500 mg of metformin once a day. When is the best time to take metformin am or pmAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105485639186833713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-41387186176028642022015-09-06T21:05:27.006-04:002015-09-06T21:05:27.006-04:00Some metformin stays in the body for about a week....Some metformin stays in the body for about a week. However, you are taking a very low dose which probably wouldn't have much effect. It takes a dose of 1500 to 2250 mg/day to affect most people. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-31785151887601282752015-09-06T11:29:24.094-04:002015-09-06T11:29:24.094-04:00Hi, i started to glimpiride half mg, metformin 250...Hi, i started to glimpiride half mg, metformin 250 mg, per day, bsl come down but Feel empty stomac, some pain in stomac, after 4 days, felt more thirsty, lot urine, that time my pp was 208 bsl. But Side effects of morfine arised, and how much time metformin stay in body, how is decreasing, pls guide. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01812712678963902829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-13786216574482146572015-07-24T13:55:30.066-04:002015-07-24T13:55:30.066-04:00Thank you Jenny just got a bit worryed I have been...Thank you Jenny just got a bit worryed I have been ok so far just feeling very tired lol I take metformin because I have polycyclic ovarys xKammie1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16463809677729553652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-52021568168334055962015-07-24T08:59:58.371-04:002015-07-24T08:59:58.371-04:00Kammie1,
If it is plain metformin you are taking,...Kammie1,<br /><br />If it is plain metformin you are taking, taking two at once might be hard on your stomach, but nothing serious will happen and it will wear off in a couple hours.<br /><br />If it is the extended release form (ER) then taking two at the same time is completely fine. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-42720563153612312492015-07-24T02:55:50.146-04:002015-07-24T02:55:50.146-04:00Hi there I'm a 23 year old women and have bee...Hi there I'm a 23 year old women and have been taken metformin for a week on one dose of 500g and today I have to start taken 500x2 but I was half sleeping this morning and have taken them at the same time I'm just worryed is that ok? I'm ment to work my way up to one 3 times a day xKammie1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16463809677729553652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-13013880682590699122015-07-23T10:10:35.188-04:002015-07-23T10:10:35.188-04:00Melissa, If you want to avoid diabetic complicatio...Melissa, If you want to avoid diabetic complications a meter and strips are your most powerful tool. But they are expensive, so the VA may only provide them to patients who demand them. Call up and tell your doctor you want the prescriptions for both. Then when you get a meter, use the technique described at the link below to lower your blood sugar. It works very well for most people.<br /><br />Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-51496700762392442112015-07-23T01:31:16.399-04:002015-07-23T01:31:16.399-04:00Just wondering, Should I have been given something...Just wondering, Should I have been given something to monitor my blood sugar? VA Dr. has given me nothing. I have been taking 500 mg 2x daily breakfast and dinner, I have blurry vision (right now and a lot), dizzy lightheaded and hungry all the time, I only see my PC/DR. like 2 times a year. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734756741735638087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-86372159074038649992015-07-19T14:57:20.073-04:002015-07-19T14:57:20.073-04:00Alison68, Are you taking any other medications? M...Alison68, Are you taking any other medications? Metformin can make some insulin stimulating oral drugs much more powerful which will cause hypos.<br /><br />Otherwise, that small a dose on its own shouldn't be causing hypos. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-56777949739744593502015-07-19T06:44:31.690-04:002015-07-19T06:44:31.690-04:00Hi Jenny
I have been instructed to take Metformin...Hi Jenny<br /><br />I have been instructed to take Metformin 500mg once in the morning and once in the evening but am finding that when I wake up I am getting mild to moderate hypos. Have you heard of anyone else getting this reaction, assume my BS goes too low during the night though I have crackers and cheese before bed! Many thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-25814221293816816312015-07-09T07:59:51.979-04:002015-07-09T07:59:51.979-04:00Amanda,
Questions like yours should be asked to t...Amanda,<br /><br />Questions like yours should be asked to the pharmacist who provided the drug to you. There is always someone at a pharmacy who can answer questions about the drug. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-31221178410448484112015-07-09T04:31:53.167-04:002015-07-09T04:31:53.167-04:00I have to re do my eating habits due to weather ch...I have to re do my eating habits due to weather changes. I find now when its extreme heat and Im in the house with the ac on I want to eat ..like yesterday..today I am paying for it with a high BG reading and waiting on my meds to bring it down..I will be up all night..1 other time this happened and I should have started working on it then. I find drinking ice water does help after taking Katydidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115228521325746069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-47213852070027432282015-07-09T03:08:36.976-04:002015-07-09T03:08:36.976-04:00I'm on victoza and 1000mg twice a day of glume...I'm on victoza and 1000mg twice a day of glumetza when should I be taking the glumetza as to not exceed the 24 hour thing. I just started it today and I feel kind of funny from it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-19747504794336589212015-07-09T03:07:31.994-04:002015-07-09T03:07:31.994-04:00I'm taking 1000mg twice a day just started tod...I'm taking 1000mg twice a day just started today. When should I take them so it doesn't go over the 2000mg in a 24 hour day Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-72974760464581013372015-06-01T18:11:21.479-04:002015-06-01T18:11:21.479-04:00There's no trick I know of that can solve that...There's no trick I know of that can solve that problem except maybe Pepcid AC. Both glipizide and Byetta have some potentially worrisome side effects. Read about them <a href="http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/25311847.php" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/18538438.php" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>.<br /><br /> Ask if you can try repaglinide instead. It has a Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-62930342896570301342015-06-01T13:55:11.988-04:002015-06-01T13:55:11.988-04:00Hi Jenny, I started taking Metformin 4 weeks ago. ...Hi Jenny, I started taking Metformin 4 weeks ago. 1000 x 2 once in am oce in pm. With meals. My problem is acid burn in stomach. Is there a trick I can do to relive or rid myself of this? Will this get better? My doctor wants me to start Glipezide or Byetta. I feel Glipizde will ,ale me gain weight. I can not gain anymore weight. And Byetta does it replace what the Glipizide does? I don't getBaby Cheyennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938512389245327745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-48129195547267826292015-03-26T12:37:17.552-04:002015-03-26T12:37:17.552-04:00Thanks Jenny. Unfortunately I have yet to find one...Thanks Jenny. Unfortunately I have yet to find one who is well versed in insulin resistance, or an endocrinologist well versed in pcos. Any info about metformin and insulin resistance might help - thanks again. LilMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09668992879706510359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-73735541783768238602015-03-26T12:34:47.436-04:002015-03-26T12:34:47.436-04:00LilM, Unfortunately, I don't know how metform...LilM, Unfortunately, I don't know how metformin is best dosed for PCOS. Your ob/gyn is the person who should be helping you with this.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-45030709128565569052015-03-26T11:54:36.403-04:002015-03-26T11:54:36.403-04:00Dear Jenny, thank you for all this helpful info! I...Dear Jenny, thank you for all this helpful info! I'm wondering about how to monitor the efficacy of Glumetza when taking it for Pcos. I was diagnosed with Pcos 10 years ago (when I was 16) and they put me on the bc pill. 5 years ago they switched my pill brand and I gained a ton of weight. My obgyn switched me to another one after a year, plus 500mg metformin once a day. I was in agony for a LilMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09668992879706510359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-85763115989446198202015-03-25T18:10:05.570-04:002015-03-25T18:10:05.570-04:00cc cc, Your dad should try the technique described...cc cc, Your dad should try the technique described here: <a href="http://phlaunt.com/diabetes/how.php" rel="nofollow">How to Lower Your Blood Sugar</a>.<br /><br /> If he sticks to it for a few weeks it should lower his blood sugar a lot.<br /><br />That fasting blood sugar is high enough to damage his body over time, so he should not just stop worrying about it once his employment situation is Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-64652178310209229612015-03-25T15:06:18.426-04:002015-03-25T15:06:18.426-04:00hi good day! am so thankful for this..yo are such ...hi good day! am so thankful for this..yo are such a blessing! I've learned a lot from you.. I'm just worried for my father..he's taking 500mg metformin janomet 8am after breakfast then 8pm after dinner.. he feels good anyways, but his fasting blood sugar next morning was 170mg/dl..what would you think is the best way to do to lower his BS? does he need also to take BS 1hr, 2hrs after Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282693756457784035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-64801866146050902352015-03-11T11:49:25.645-04:002015-03-11T11:49:25.645-04:00Thank you for your quick response.
I also have ra...Thank you for your quick response. <br />I also have rashes on the side of my body again, near my breasts and my feet go from hot to cold.. insulin resistance has gotten worse and have had to drastically cut down carb intake. <br />I am scheduled to see a doctor soon, where I will check fasting insulin, and I think I should ask they check c-peptide as well... <br />I'm not sure that PRIVATEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729505057595129680noreply@blogger.com