Not Again!
By Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
Anniston, Alabama
April 21, 2018 6:41pm CST
I have the intentions of being weaned of metformin, a pil that treats diabetes. So I reduced the amount by half this morning, after I ate a full breakfast.
Later I had a chicken on a stick ( left over part of the Chinese dinner of last night,) I took the dogs on a long walk since its gonna rain any minute and for a couple days.
I came in, washed up and I felt exhausted, so I checked the blood sugar again thinking it was high because I did not take a full dose of meds., and there it was at 70 and headed down. This time I got a light yogurt. I began to feel better so I had the 2 small egg rolls from dinner last night.
I think I will skip medication the rest of the day, I can deal with it a little elevated but not dropping low.
The thing is.... I am not eating any differently than I was last month or the month before.
My fingers are already sore from pricks.
My crazy life!
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@Juliaacv (48422)
• Canada
22 Apr 18
I've changed my diet and am exercising more in an attempt to get off of that medication also. But the doctor's office called and my number went up .1 when I had my blood work done last week. That is so frustrating. I'm going to ask him if he can try me on a different medication as this one isn't doing my body any good any more.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
22 Apr 18
At one point my doctor talked about taking me off metformin if I continued to do well. I have not had a good year, so it has not happened. I am not doing badly either. I take a couple of herbs that help, and have something else I am experimenting with. Did you know that metformin depletes your B 12? My doctor did not know this, but since I shared that info, she has monitored my levels and also suggests I supplement with it. Even if I were to stop metformin I would like monitor my glucose levels anyway.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
I know my numbers daily, I check every morning and evening. No I did not know about the B12.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
23 Apr 18
@andriaperry So you have to avoid, pasta, white bread, potatoes and cereals I think.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
This happened one before and he changed my medication. He thinks I can do without it if I stay away from the "whites" as in starches in foods.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Apr 18
@LadyDuck flour, rice, sugar and some fruits like orange and pineapple, oh and grapes.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
22 Apr 18
Maybe it's time to talk to your doctor about taking you off the meds.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
22 Apr 18
@andriaperry That's good! I wish I could get off some of my meds...hopefully I can quit taking one after I have my surgery.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
@Srbageldog My goal is to only take the hormones and that is it. Without the hormones I would be crazy. Since you are young I suggest you ask for them as well after your surgery.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
We already talked about it, He wants the A1C down and me off the metformin.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Apr 18
It is strange how it dropped when you lowered your meds.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
It dropped yesterday with a full dose, that is why I halved it, now I think I will let it go a day
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
22 Apr 18
@andriaperry let is know how it goes for you.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
@Happy2BeMe I will, I am going to skip the morning dose and just keep the evening dose.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
I never had a problem till I had a hysterectomy and since those hormones were knocked out it messed with the hormone insulin. I do walk and I lift as well. My problem had always been junk food.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
@YrNemo That is so dangerous.
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@YrNemo (20261)
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22 Apr 18
@andriaperry Some of my relatives refuse to prick their fingers daily (or even weekly). 
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
Its not fun but I have to do it. Its a horrible disease.
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
24 Apr 18
@andriaperry I know it is, watched it with my dad and a few other relatives.
@snowy22315 (169963)
• United States
22 Apr 18
Yeah, it sounds like you may not need it. You should call the doc though and see what he says about whether you should continue to take it or not though..some meds have bad effects if discontinued abruptly..not sure if that is one that does or not. Good Luck!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
I am sure he would not told me he wanted me to get off of it if it does.
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@cttolledo (5460)
• Legaspi, Philippines
22 Apr 18
My father is now more or less 8 years of having diabetes. He's been using insulin since then. As I've observed from my father and the rest of my family members, once you have that kind of sickness you have to change your lifestyle.. food intake, kind of food to take, sleep, exercise and regular check up.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48937)
• United States
22 Apr 18
They put me on metformin when I was first diagnosed with diabetes. I couldn't tolerate it. It made me feel so awful . So I weaned myself from it and have treated my diabetes with diet and exercise for over a decade now. Good luck
it can be done.
it can be done.1 person likes this
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
I know it can and when I get back to no meds I wont screw up like I did to land on them again.
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@wolfgirl569 (95165)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Apr 18
Just keep an eye on it. Hopefully you are making enough of your own now. Do you have a doctors appointment yet to see what he thinks?
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
Yes, he told me to get off it 2 months ago, I see him in May
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Apr 18
I think so too but it makes me feel bad all over when it fives down like it did, I think I have to lay down.
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@NJChicaa (115993)
• United States
21 Apr 18
@andriaperry Hopefully you'll figure it out soon.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Apr 18
Ah, are you diabetic? I'm pre diabetic and take the metformin too. Good to back off it slowly. I hope it goes smoothly
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
21 Apr 18
Hope you can get things balanced quickly. Pin pricks are not fun.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
There never get any easier either.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 18
Its life, I will deal with it.
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