Hypoglycemia metformin
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hypoglycemia
For some people, Metformin can cause glucose [blood sugar] levels to drop too low [hypoglycemia]. This often times happens when Metformin is combined with other diabetes medications, and is more common in elderly folks or folks with internal organ issues. Low glucose also can happen when fasting before surgery or a blood test/s and after lengthy exercise.
You should notify your doctor of your low glucose experiences ASAP. Ask your doctor how to adjust your Metformin dose if needed.
part (which is a characteristic as well of Type II diabetes) in people diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycemia is related to the chemical process that causes the Hypoglycemia (an excess of insulin). My quick search turned up dozens of articles so you should have no problem getting more information. I would also speak more to your doctor. I'm curious about that 166 blood sugar you mentioned as that is high (hyperglycemic) not low (hypoglycemic). Good luck on figuring it all out.
I had another question I meant to add to my last post. I was put on Metformin when found out I had Insulin resistant Reactive Hypoglycemia. I took for a month & noticed there was no refill. I called nurse & was told they wanted to make sure I was not Diabetic. My question.......what symptoms would I have on Metformin that would be a sign of that & not Hypoglycemia. When I did my glucose test .....think I was tested 5 times....first was 166 and last 44.
"When my sugar is really high I will take one extra metformin. Is this okay ?"
No, never increase or decrease medication without your doctor's knowledge and permission. You can endanger yourself with a possible hypoglycemia episode. It might be time to see your doctor again as your medication regimen may be in need of adjustment.
the symptoms are like hypoglycemia but I didnt think that could happen if you were just on metformin. after I eat I do feel better. thoughts anybody I am worried about this and I thought I had my Diabetes under control thanks.
Been on two diabetic pills since dx in September 2011; given rx to switch metformin to bydureon injects. Anyone else on this Bydureon?
cortisol level was way too high and was having awful hypoglycemic symptoms. Doc put me om Metformin because it helps regulate glucose levels. I want to address the adrenal problem as well. Wondering if taking Seriphos would cause an interaction.
At that time, I was overweight (75kg) for my height (160cm) and was not careful with my diet, under lot of stress at work and not getting regular exercise. My doctor put me on Metformin (500mg twice a day) and advised me on proper diet and exercise.
I lost about 5kg within 5-6 weeks by simply changing my diet and regular exercise (70kg by mid June). However, at the same time I began feeling hypoglycemic after everytime I took Metformin.
) Your symptoms point towards Hypoglycemia and taking Metformin will do more harm than good. Google Hypoglycemia, read and understand how to take control of it.
Then
1.) Get a diabtetes A1c test from another doctor.
2.) See a specialist on Bipolar disorders.
3.) See a Nutritionist and/or a Dietitian for your eating disorder.
Don't mix these diseases together and treat them individually.
Last week I was diagnosed with insulin resistent Hypoglycemia. I am not obese....although I am overweight by about 25 lbs. I am 36 year old female. My family does have late onset history ( my dad) but he was not diagnosed until late 50's. I do exercise although not everyday. I was put on Metformin to help regulate my Insulin and told to stay away from concentrated sweets. I guess I am a little concerned about this since I am fairly young.
Correction to my comment; "For the long-acting form, metformin ER, the starting dose is metformin ER 500 mg once daily, and the maximum dosing is metformin ER 2000 mg once daily (or metformin ER 1000 mg twice daily).
i am 25 now, about 6 months ago i was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic and put on metformin, 500 mg, 2X per day. i take my medication as prescribed and was told to LIMIT sugar and carbohydrate intake.my sugar is usually 65-70 when i first wake up and stays stable thoughout the day (i don't check it if i don't feel sick).
Without proper testing results one assumption is you experienced reactive hypoglycemia. Reactive hypoglycemia [or alimentary hypoglycemia] is low glucose [blood sugar] that occurs after a meal — usually one to three hours after eating.
Try the following:
• Eat several small meals and snacks throughout the day, no more than three hours apart.
• Eat a well-balanced diet including lean and nonmeat sources of protein and high-fiber foods including whole grains, fruit and vegetables.
Can anyone help me find out more about this - is it reactive hypoglycemia, andregenic postprandial hypoglycemia or just a reaction to my anxiety about my condition. Would really appreciate any help or advice.
Once I eat or drink (nonwater) anything I feel better for about 15minutes then I feel very tired and get a pressure type headache with dizziness. I was on Metformin for the IR but with no results, it would make me feel dizzy and tired on top of the stomach problems. Suggestions??
If hypoglycemia is the problem from the metformin, it may take a little bit for your blood sugar to raise sufficiently enough to really start feeling better. Because of the possibility of an acid problem, you want to stay away from acidic drinks such as OJ (which is something that normally would be good to help raise blood sugar), but may try drinking something like gatorade or even tea (decaffeinated only) with some sugar in it.
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