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Originally Posted by Bratty1  I have been on the metformin and the glyburide off and on for the past 4 years, consistently taking them both for the past 3 months. The metformin dosage is 500mg x2/day and the glyburide is 2.5mg x2/day. I was taking the medication, but not watching my diet OR testing my blood sugars. I decided last week to get more serious about taking care of my diabetes so at my last doctor's appointment, my doctor added actos (15mg) to the mix. He mentioned upping my dosage of metformin, but decided against this because of one of the side effects that I was already having a problem with (the diarrhea).
I still have not spoke to him about it all, but he did call back and leave a message on my voice mail (I was at an appointment with my son this morning when he called). He asked me to continue taking the actos and give it a little time, and that he would call me back again.
Anyway, I'm feeling sorry for myself... even though I know it's all my own fault to begin with. heh I'm close to saying "f*** it!!" |
These are relatively low doses of medication leaving plenty of scope to increase to a level where effective control can take place assuming you get your diet and exercise regime organised.
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If you do that and give up trying to control your sugar levels your health will suffer considerably over a period of time resulting in a shortening of your lifespan.
One thing you
could do is to get another opinion on your lifestyle and medication from a diabetes specialist.
