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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / October 2003Metformin
How soon can I expect to see some effect from Metformin (500mg 2x/day)? My AM BG runs from 135~170, and 2 hours after a meal my BG is pretty much back where it started. Thanks JR, I was Diagnosed type 2 on 9/22/03 and didnt see a significant decrease in my BG levels for 3 weeks. I was above 300 when I started, a week later I was in the mid 200's and at the end of the following week I was in the mid 100's. I was titrated on Metformin starting at 500mg 2x/day, then a week later to 500mg in the morning and 1000mg and night and then week 3 was 1000mg 2x/day. Right now my BG is averaging between 85-100. It takes some time. I am also assuming you are modifying your diet and excersizing, because that really is the key to dealing with this. Jim > How soon can I expect to see some effect from Metformin (500mg 2x/day)? My > AM BG runs from 135~170, and 2 hours after a meal my BG is pretty much back > where it started. > > Thanks >JR, I was Diagnosed type 2 on 9/22/03 and didnt see a significant decrease >in my BG levels for 3 weeks. I was above 300 when I started, a week later I [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >Jim If your bg is averaging between 85-100, A: Why do you think you need to be a guinea pig for HCA? B: What kind of of doc gives a patient with your average bgs, the go ahead to become a guinea pig for HCA? C: Is your doc an MD from a reputable medical school? Or is he some kind of naturapath, guru, or witch doctor? D: What kind of average bgs are you looking for? Dead man bgs? SM ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Save the whales. Collect the whole set. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I think we have too many Jims. I apologize profusely for posting this to you. I do have an excuse though, I was extremely distraught when I wrote it. So Sorry! Sleepy >>JR, I was Diagnosed type 2 on 9/22/03 and didnt see a significant decrease >>in my BG levels for 3 weeks. I was above 300 when I started, a week later I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >Save the whales. Collect the whole set. >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Save the whales. Collect the whole set. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > How soon can I expect to see some effect from Metformin (500mg 2x/day)? My > AM BG runs from 135~170, and 2 hours after a meal my BG is pretty much back > where it started. It can take 2-3 weeks to kick in, but keep in mind that the most effective dose for most people is 1500 mg per day. So you may not see any effect at all on the dose you are on. If you see no results after a month, call your Dr. Also, are you on a special eating plan? You can't expect to eat as you had been and think a pill will help.  SignatureType 2 http://users.bestweb.net/~jbove/ |
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