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woodsprite

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15. The ER (extended release) version was the one

Sat Jul 10, 2021, 07:48 PM

Jul 2021

That had some recalls due to a cancer-causing ingredient. I’m on 1000g 2x/day of regular metformin for the past 5 yrs and have not had gastric problems. I’m also on Januvia 50mg, but they’re trying to get me off that since even at 50mg it makes my ankles swell.

Currently diabetes treatment with me is on hold right now since I’m undergoing chemo for endometrial cancer. The steroids are messing with my blood glucose levels, so I know my A1c is going to be up again probably close to 7.5-8.0.

I had just finished a great 3 mo trial using .75 of Trulicity. That brought my A1c down a whole point, and I had lost 15 lbs. When I was on that was two digit and low 100s were the norm. I’m hoping after this cancer treatment/surgery are over, that I can go back on it.

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Hi I am Hobo and I am a newly diagnosed diabetic [View all] Hobo Jul 2021 OP

Sticking to the diet? multigraincracker Jul 2021 #1

Diet and exercise. blueinredohio Jul 2021 #2

Why insulin AND Metformin? MOMFUDSKI Jul 2021 #3

Protein, veggies, small amount of carbs, and exercise The Blue Flower Jul 2021 #4

Don't stress on the numbers and keep doing what the DUers posted above: diet and exercise. marble falls Jul 2021 #5

Research the Keto diet. Dream Girl Jul 2021 #6

+1000 Happy Hoosier Aug 2021 #19

what was your A1c? Grasswire2 Jul 2021 #7

metformin bad unless markie Jul 2021 #8

Good for your partner Marthe48 Jul 2021 #10

it hasn't been easy (understatement)... markie Jul 2021 #13

Oh my Marthe48 Jul 2021 #16

I hope you can change your diet and that helps Marthe48 Jul 2021 #9

There should be a diabetes class at a local hospital or health department. Phoenix61 Jul 2021 #11

Metformin gives you unpredictable diarrhea. keithbvadu2 Jul 2021 #12

Metformin made me very nauseated MOMFUDSKI Jul 2021 #14

The ER (extended release) version was the one woodsprite Jul 2021 #15

For some people Happy Hoosier Aug 2021 #17

I strongly encourage you to check out a very low carbohydrate diet. Happy Hoosier Aug 2021 #18