Hello!

[Aardvarks]

Hi everyone, I’m a T1D and was diagnosed at age 26yrs. I was originally misdiagnosed as T2D by my GP and started on metformin. Although it worked for a while, I became progressively sicker and was later referred into the hospital for support. Like many people, I manage my diabetes with a combination of insulin, carb counting and CGM. It has been an interesting journey to say the least!

[DRH-sangli]

About 88 million people in the U.S. have prediabetes. Most of them don’t know they have it. And without intervention, about 70% of them will go on to develop type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a landmark clinical trial, showed that lifestyle changes (weight loss, healthy eating, physical activity) can lower the risk of getting type 2 diabetes by close to 60%. It also showed that taking metformin can lower the risk by 31%. Data from the ongoing DPP study indicates that lifestyle changes or metformin could reduce or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by up to 15 years.

There are different ways to take metformin....

Metformin comes as a tablet that is typically taken once or twice a day. There’s an extended-release tablet that is taken once a day with the evening meal. If swallowing pills isn’t for you, you can use a liquid form of metformin, called Riomet, taken one to three times a day with meals. Metformin is available as a generic drug, but the brand-name versions include Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet and Riomet. In addition, metformin is available in combination with other types of diabetes medicines.

Metformin is linked with vitamin B12 deficiency....

Vitamin B12 is necessary for the brain and nervous system to function properly. It’s also needed for red blood cell formation, DNA production and metabolism. Research shows that taking metformin for an extended period of time raises the risk of developing a B12 deficiency. Why? Metformin appears to limit the absorption of B12 in the stomach and from the bloodstream into cells. A B12 deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia, neuropathy, memory loss and fatigue. If you take metformin, check with your doctor about getting your B12 level checked. If it’s on the low side or if you’re deficient, you may need to take a B12 supplement or get B12 injections.

Metformin is not advised in Type-2 diabetes.

Source- diabetesselfmanagement.com/...

[DRH-sangli in reply to DRH-sangli]

* pls read.. Metformin alone is not advised in type -1 diabetes..