Just diagnosed - a couple of questions.

[DharmaBum]

Hello all,

I was just diagnosed with type II yesterday. The doctor is putting me on Metformin. Any one ever used that?

Also, can anyone recommend any good web resources for diabetes info and diet?

Thanks in advance.

With loving-kindness,
D.

 

[eaglex]

Metformin is the generic form of Glucophage. Its a diabetes medicene. I have used it for the past several years .

 

[Rut]

I have used Metformin for some years now.For me wasn`t hard side effects.This medication is that most frienly for us diabetic.nearly no side effect.That you can get is gas in your stomack (I got that) but if you take the tablets in the middle of the meal it can help you some.

Here is a link that you can get more information about this medication http://www.drugs.com/metformin.html

Try to find some diabetes organization in your country.You can get much help from them.You can try to get newsletter from American Association Diabets (I get that every week) you can even try this one http://www.globalnews.idf.org/2005/04/new_nutrition_g.html
I read this sometimes

 

[Rut]

Can this be something for you http://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/composite-123.htm

You can look in Yahoo for diabetes groups I`m member in World_Wide_Diabetes group

 

[DharmaBum]

Thanks for all your help!

 

[jsimms615]

Hello all,

I was just diagnosed with type II yesterday. The doctor is putting me on Metformin. Any one ever used that?

Also, can anyone recommend any good web resources for diabetes info and diet?

Thanks in advance.

With loving-kindness,
D.

Hello. I was diagnosed about 5 1/2 years ago and have been on metaformin since then. It doesn't dramatically lower your sugar like some meds do, but is a very popular medicine and widely used. There are many good web site with info about diabetes. You could try webmd.com or diabetes.org to start with. Make sure you eat when taking your metaformin since it can upset your stomach.

 

[notreligus]

Hello all,

I was just diagnosed with type II yesterday. The doctor is putting me on Metformin. Any one ever used that?

Also, can anyone recommend any good web resources for diabetes info and diet?

Thanks in advance.

With loving-kindness,
D.

I've been on Metformin for nearly three years and it helps me keep my blood glucose levels under control. The Metformin alone won't do it. If you don't eat properly you will wreck your beta cells that you have remaining in your pancreas and then you will have to use insulin. Save your pancreas' remaining ability to produce some insulin. The general rule of thumb is to avoid all foods white: sugar, white bread, and potatoes, as examples. "If it's white, it should cause a fright." That may sound corny, but remember it and it will help you to control your diabetes.