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Yes, metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, can indeed cause gastrointestinal side effects. One of the more common side effects is diarrhea, which may lead to more frequent bowel movements. Other gastrointestinal side effects can include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, gas, and a metallic taste in the mouth. These side effects often occur when starting the medication and may subside over time. However, if they persist or become bothersome, it’s important to… read more
No @A DiabetesTeam Member,basal insulin is injected once a day,usually, either ,morning or evening.It lasts for up to 48 hours(different brands) and affects only fasting glucose levels. The insulin which needs multiple jabs is short or intermediate-given 20 mins before or after a meal and working to lower the postprandial(after meal rise in glucose levels.)This type of insulin wears off after couple of hours.
It helps if you take it with food.swapping to extended release Metformin also helps.Some people just cannot tolerate it.Then it's basal insulin.
Panda, do you mean 4 insulin injections a day. Finger pricks are bad enough.
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