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February 27, 2017
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Members discussed splitting metformin doses throughout the day rather than taking larger doses at once, with one member reporting at least 10%... Read more

Members discussed splitting metformin doses throughout the day rather than taking larger doses at once, with one member reporting at least 10% improvement in blood sugar levels after switching from 1000mg twice daily to 500mg four times daily while keeping the total at 2000mg. Several members expressed interest in trying this approach themselves, with the original poster explaining they time doses strategically around meals and activity rather than taking pills when carbs are lowest. A recurring theme was personalization, as members shared different experiences with dosing schedules, side effects like flatulence, and the ongoing challenge of managing morning glucose readings.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I didn't increase it. I was taking 2 1000 mg a day and now take 4 5oo mg per day. still 2000 mg total for the day. I just didn't see any since in taking one 1000 mg in the morning if I eat breakfast and only have 5 carbs, then at lunch I might have a salad or a chicken salad. I try to take my pills when I feel my body needs them most. I take one (500 mg) in the morning after breakfast, one about 2:00 pm, one around 7:00 pm and the other when I go to bed.....usually around midnight. This has really helped my glucose.

March 6, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Wow that is good to know cause I take 2 met Forman 2 times a day I will try that

March 2, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Interesting. I am taking about the same and I was told by my doc that they were okay to take all at once, that they were basically time release and that it didn't matter. If it's working for you bravo. I would likely forget to take them if I did it one at a time. ;)

March 16, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

I will try this

March 11, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

I've done this for 2 months now and my sugar is AT LEAST 10% better

March 10, 2017

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