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Originally Posted by yannah I take metformin, I have taken it two months with no problem.
but then developed diarrhea. lasted the past 2 weeks. Is it the met or what could it be? the blood sugar is well controlled. | Did you change your diet because you are now "well controlled"???
While greasy food is listed most as a culprit don't stop looking there, any significant diet change like increasing carb levels (which increases fiber for instance) in a low carb diet can cause a re-adjustment session.
__________________ As always YMMV! High Fructose Corn Syrup = Weapons Grade Sugar Diagnosed: July 3 2008
A1C- 7/10/08= 10.6  11/17/08 = 5.6  5/29/09= 5.3
triglycerides - 7/15/08 = 192  11/17/2008 = 84
HDL - 7/15/08 = 46  11/17/2008 = 74
LDL - 7/15/08 = 106  11/17/2008 = 80
Low Carb Diet (15-50g/day)
Metformin ER 500mg 2x day
Neurontin 800mg 3x day
Meloxicam 15mg 1x day (arthritis)
Multivitamin, B12, fish oil
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