... y always ran a 5.6 to 5.8 for most of my life. Then in 2009 it jumped to 6.4. After re testing again in 4 months it was still 6.4 so my Dr. put me on 500 mgs. of Metformin and I now run an A1c of 6. ... (5 replies)
... Got my A1C back. It was 6.7. Doc wants me back on metformin, but I'm gonna control it with diet and excercise. I've done it before, I can do it now. ... (8 replies)
... My sugar was very high for a few years. Usually 150 or higher in the morning, sometimes as high as 200ish. I was on 80 mg of glipcide, per day, Januvia, and the doctor wanted me on Actos as well, but I couldn't afford it. I had been on Metformin, but it didn't agree with me. ... (8 replies)
... I have had Diabetes for about 8 years. I was laid off of my job two years ago and lost my health insurance. I stopped taking my medication and ended up near death in the hospital with an electrolyte problem. ... (9 replies)
... I am not yet diabetic but I am severely insulin resistent. I have a lot of auto immune problems stemming from st3 colon ca and a year of chemo. I have also suffered acute pancreatitis. They have done many history blood tests trying to get a diabetes dx . ... (13 replies)
... So far,I am thinking I may need to go and see a different Dr instead of my GP.Should I make an appt with an endocrinologist? ... (4 replies)
... I am new to this message board and have been diagnosed with type II for about a year now. I have been taking metformin 500mg x 2 per day. ... (1 replies)
... I have had all of your symptoms and what has helped me is Lyrica 150 mg. twice a day. Ask your doctor about it when you see him. Also Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg. per day has helped many people. ... (3 replies)
... Hello, I am new to this board I have posted a similiar posting on the Neuopathy board and the Fibromyalgia boards. First I am diabetic type 2 and take 2 Metformin am and pm. I hurt all over! I mean all over. My head,neck and shoulder's ache. ... (3 replies)
... I don't know about your bg levels and neuropathy, but do you happen to know your platelet levels? ... (5 replies)
... Just as a suggestion, I would get a through physical exam and blood work tests looking for other potential causes of neuropathy aside from diabetes... ... (5 replies)
... I recently switched from Glucovance to Metformin and Prandin...It helped with some swelling issues I am having... ... (4 replies)
... I really don't have much information to go on, but I do believe that there are different types of and degrees of neuropathy. ... (10 replies)
... They are way too high, and I suspect you may be experiencing neuropathy in your feet. This may get better when you get your levels under control, or it may not, but at least you want to prevent any further damage. ... (10 replies)
... I hope that I can be forgiven for copying here my recent post in the neuropathy section, but I have realised that the diabetes section has a much wider readership. ... (2 replies)
... tor had tried you on any oral medication yet. I would think that would be the first thing to try if you're a Type 2, which I'm guessing you are. Have you tried metformin or any of the other oral meds? ... (18 replies)
... It's possible that your control on the metformin may not be as good as you think, although if it were really bad, I would think your doctor would pick it up on an A1c. ... (6 replies)
... for 10 years, and my last fasting glucose was 90. ... (6 replies)
... ing blood glucose will not tell you whether or not you are suffering from Insulin Resistance. Of course, if your BG is high then you have both Diabetic problems and Insulin Resistance. ... (5 replies)
... These last few weeks I've been experiencing burning in my feet and a buzzing sensation in my lower legs that occur mostly in the late evening. ... (4 replies)
