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01/09/2020 at 2:38 AM

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U was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I been on metaformin for about 4 days now .I have changed my diet and exercise  but my levels is in the low 200s .how long does metaformin 500mg twice a day take to work

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01/20/2020 at 7:29 PM

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eventually, it will get back to 120 or less, mine was 300/mg, after I start to take metformin, it helped me to lower my sugar level. course, it will be more effective with exercise and diet


Metaformin not working https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-type-2-diabetes/metaformin-not-working-1445 2020-01-20 19:29:18

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I take 2000 mg of metformin a day. Plus on 2 different insulins. It's hard to eat as a diabetic I've tried it and my sugars don't change. My sugars are 200-250 everyday. It sucks being a diabetic. 

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Metaformin not working https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-type-2-diabetes/metaformin-not-working-1445 2020-01-22 01:05:42

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May be you should also watch your diet? Do you exercise every day?


Metaformin not working https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-type-2-diabetes/metaformin-not-working-1445 2020-01-22 17:36:32

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@ykabtiyimer i too  take 2000mgs of metformin a day and two difference type of insulins  a day,i take 26 units aspart(short term) before each meal three times a day and i take 62units of nph humaan novolin my doctor recently put me on trulicity once a week...i would love too get off some of this medicine,i have a problem with  what to eat, so if someone would please send me a meal plan, your meal plan i would be so grateful thanking you now 


Metaformin not working https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-type-2-diabetes/metaformin-not-working-1445 2020-01-23 03:47:35
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01/23/2020 at 11:53 PM

Hey I'm John and here's what TRULY worked for me: Halki Diet

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Metaformin not working https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-type-2-diabetes/metaformin-not-working-1445 2020-01-23 23:53:19
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01/24/2020 at 1:42 AM

Hello I have terrible feet neuropathy. What can I do about. If exercise what kind of exercise helps and how long a day. Also how can I get my A1C down 


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@hmartin2978 it takes awhile I'm on 2000 mg of metformin and my sugars are still in the low 200s

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I've only been on Metformin for a few days. It's making me sick. Does this settle down or is this supposed to help me lose weight?


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When taking metformin you have to really watch your diet. It’s very hard. I am taking farxiga.’, and glimpiride with the metformin. I am actively watching my diet and timing my meals. My fasting blood sugar was 125 this morning . I have been in the low 100s all day. I have to monitor my blood sugar frequently to stay there. I will not eat until my timer goes off or I feel blood sugar dropping. I also purchased the Prodigy glucose monitor and strips. Affordable prices 

GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS YOU 


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