metformin low blood sugar

I have been told that you will not go into low blood sugar with Metformin. I would like to know if this it true as I take Metformin and have had low blood sugar several times.

Probably as soon add you get up and before eating. Remember to eat low carb and avoid Sugars, which will also help in blood sugar management.

I tested my blood sugar this morning and it was 105. Would you say this is out of the normal range. I had blood work done about a month ago when I had my annual physical and my sugar level came back at 109. My doctor didn't seem to alarmed.

I also have insulin resistance, but showing signs of low blood sugar. When my blood sugar was lasted tested 20minutes after eating protein and carbs by blood sugar level was 112. I get very bad headaches if I do not eat every 2.5hrs and suffer from blurred vision and dry mouth and feel like passing out. 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.

Haven't yet been in to see an endocrinologist or a dietary person to talk blood sugar levels and diet. Am having problems dealing with my insurance company who won't even cover my stupid testing strips. They basically are $1 a strip. Expensive. I had gestational diabetes several years ago (gestational diabetes was covered 100% for supplies and visits), so I am aware of how to do all the blood testing and have been doign fine about that.

Good afternoon. I have been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes for about 5 years now...I think I had the problem well before that but I had a doctor who would never run the test (just lose some weight, etc). I'm not very good about keeping my levels under control because I get so discouraged that I just give up from time to time.

1. randam blood clucose (after breakfast} 165 mg/dl(god-pod method) 2. same day with same blood the HbA1c test shos 6.8% but since 3 days i am feeling some what weakness/drowsiness. what to do. kindly advise me.

I think the sugar is stimulating an overagressive insulin response, which in turn drives your blood sugar low. Metformin doesn't work directly on insulin levels, instead it makes your blood cells more senstive to the insulin that is circulating. I think best approach is reguar healthy (fat, protein, and small amoutn of carbs) meals and snacks and continuing to avoid sugar. What are your 2 hours post eating levels?

Hi, Normal blood sugar levels are in the 70 - 120 range. This is not low. It would mean that metformin is working. I assume that the result from your Dr at 6.3 was before the metformin. Now, with the metformin, your levels have become closer to normal. Note: totally normal hba1c will be < 5.0.

Well after I got off the phone with the nurse I called the pharmacy who said my symptoms do sound like low blood sugar and that metformin can definitly effect your blood sugar. Of course the pharmacy told me they couldnt tell me not to take the medicine or even what I should do and my doctor wasnt going to be back until Monday. Well I took the medice on Friday as always and felt awful and then Saturday I didnt take it at all and felt amazing!

According to the MedHelp drug page on metformin, alcohol lowers blood sugar and may increase the risk of lactic acidosis while you are taking this medicine. Here's the link: http://www.medhelp.org/drugs/metformin/show/4596 You'll see this under interactions.

salad, grilled fajita chicken, small amounts of cheese and sour cream, 3 oz guacamole, 2 chicken flautas. Took my blood sugar and it was 67. What does this mean?

Decreasing the amount of sugar produced by the liver. Increasing the amount of sugar absorbed by muscle cells and decreasing the body's resistance to insulin (insulin resistance). When blood sugar is lower, less insulin is needed, so the body makes less insulin. And when insulin is lower, the body produces a lower level of androgens.

m no doctor but I have never heard of multi dosage of Metformin ER, as the ER stands for Extended Release, works for 24 hrs.Too much can cause dangerously low blood sugar [hypoglycemia]. It also depends on your doctor. If he/she Rx'd 1000mg in AM and 1000 mg in PM that is the dose to follow as he/she has knowledge of your medical history/records, not us or anyone on the Internet. Splitting and/or adjusting dosage without first discussing with your doctor is ill advised.

When you first begin taking metformin, your blood glucose will begin to lower below what your accustomed to. Your body may be reacting as if you have low blood sugar symptoms. If this is the case, you will begin feeling much better in a few days.

My blood sugar is very high. I was taking Medformin but it started to give trouble. My blood sugar is higher before i eat then it is 20 minutes after. today it was 482 before and 299 after?

5 all normal and they get better if I drink more sugar drinks OR if I am on metformin. Metformin doesnt lower them any further. It just helps with the resistance. Thanks for answering. I will check with the doctor.

Cereals are high in simple carbohydrates. Carbs raise blood sugar levels like sugar does. No sugar added ice cream means no sugar added to the existing sugar which is pretty high in the first place. Read all nutrition labels carefully. Carb sugars are listed in grams, a cooking measure. Every 7 grams equals one HEAPING Tablespoon of sugar.

It is also important to know what to do when you recognize signs of low blood sugar. I suggest you have your blood sugar meter near so you can check things out if you feel this way. Low blood sugar is typically defined as a reading below 70mg/dL so have something handy (orange juice) or other quick sugar sources to quickly raise your blood sugar and follow that sugar burst by having a meal or at least a piece of toast. Good Luck!

Sounds great. You are doing all the right things now :) Just make sure to measure your sugar on occation so it doesn't get too low when you are changing your lifestyle. I don't know why you are so afraid of taking statins, they are safe, but of course, if you can avoid taking medications, that's the best choice (given that you are able to change your lifestyle, of course).

Hi, although it may seem counterintuitive, the best way to prevent low blood sugar is to eat less carbs, which cause swings in blood sugars, and to eat plenty of healthy fats, protein and only a little carbs coming from non-refined sources.

I have been put on metformin hydrochloride 500 twice a day to decrease sugar levels. hernia op delayed because of this. diabetic type 2 and had always controlled by diet but sugar count creeping in the mornings so told dr who issued prescription. have been on just over 2 weeks yet morning tests show very little decrease 7.2 to 8.00. Told to wait 6 weeks for reconsideration on op. I know when they do blood test some sort of average is established so just morning count not all that is relevant. ?

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