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Old 11-27-2008, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by yannah View Post
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.
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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

Last edited by cyberus : 11-27-2008 at 01:29 PM. Reason: kitten on keyboard
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