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What Is Metformin And How Does It Work?
Metformin is the most common diabetes medication on the planet.
Some hate the stuff, others question it, some can't tolerate it, most of the rest simply take it and get on with their business.
Since just about all of us have at least heard of the stuff, I put together a piece on it to shed some light on this medication.
The source of today’s Metformin is a traditional and natural/herbal remedy that was first medically researched in 1918 - so if you want "natural" this is it.
The plant was… read more
Fortamet
when I was 8 they tubes from my kidneys to bladder and my bladder to out were to small causes a serious backup of urine into my kidneys. that was surgically corrected but almost killed my kidneys. 17 years ago I was told that my kidneys bleed at a +3 for no apparent reason, but function normally. in 2004 I found out I had angiomloipomas in both kidneys In 2004 they were 1-4mm in 2005 they had grown to 4-5cm. in 2007 they remain the same. my question is: should I even be on the metformin… read more
So sorry. May you choose wisely.
Had Anyone Had Success With Adding Januvia To Existing Metformin?
I Would Like To Know If Any Of You Take Metformin And If So Have You Had Any Side Effects And It Causing Kidney Problems! Thank You 🤗
How Reliable Is Metformin In Helping With Diabetes Sugar Levels Reduction?
Hence I hear that metforminis has been canceled in some countries and that it creates problems in someone's body vessel's functioning as the time goes.
I Am Aware That Some People Suffer From Diarrhea On Metformin. I've Been On It For 3 Months, Can It Start Now?
I just checked webMD. less than 1 in 4 have any side effects. Make sure you take it5 with food.
Blood Levels
I was diagnosed with diabetes the end of February. My reading was 384 and A1C 14. I really started watching what I ate and completely cut out all sweets. My blood readings are now between 85 and 110 and A1C is 5.8. I take Metformin 500 mgs 2 times per day. My doctor is very happy with my readings. I keep wondering why if my readings are so good why my Metformin dosage is not being cut.
Anyone have any answers....
Here is some detailed information about blood glucose levels based on the knowledge base:
Blood Glucose Levels
- Ideal Target Ranges:
- Before Meals: 80 to 130 mg/dL
- After Meals: Less than… read more
I Have Painful Legs I Dont Know But I Have Heard A Lot Of Negative Remarks Of Metformin And I'm Taking Neurobion For It And I Have Lower Bac
yes its time released metformin xl I'm on it too
Has Anyone Researched/use "Ozempic" For Type 2 ? Any Results Or Problems?
The only problem I have read about, is if someone has gastroparesis it may worsen the condition as Ozempic slows gastric emptying.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC85...
Here is an… read more
Medicine
Does anyone else worry about the side effects of this drug? Has anyone had good results?
