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… read more
@A DiabetesTeam Member Thanks for answering my question. I apologize for the lateness of this message.
I have been taking the anti viral medication since Saturday
@A DiabetesTeam Member yes it’s a nasty virus isn’t it? I am slowly recovering from Covid too
Eat healthy meals and build your strength and I was skimping on my evening meals and I have had a good… read more
Ok here is my delima... I have diabetes and I just had a metal heart valve put in July 2019.. So I will be on blood thinners the rest of my life. Well for those of you who do not know if on blood thinners one cannot eat to many greens. So, here is my question.. WHAT CAN I EAT? I need suggestions on food I can eat. Can u all help a gal out?
Thank u!! Yea I have been doing some research and I have found out I can have greens they just have to be consistent every day!!! I have a dietician now and she is helping me alot :)
I have begun to bake a lot more to control the desserts I eat (have huge junk food addiction) but the only Splenda brown sugar I have found is small and expensive. Is it ok to use regular or do other use monk fruit brown sugar, regular sugar... please help would like to get a handle on my health and baking at home seems to work but its seems to be no cheaper.
See my previous post. . . . I have found that cutting the sugar and brown sugar by 50% does not take away from the recipe. Don't bother with splenda or Struvia. . . just stick with the originals and… read more