[Mogrann]

I went to my doctor today and he put me back on my metformin(sp?). He is unsure if I had a bug causing my sugars to go up, tiredness and lightheadness or if my diabetes needs medication now. So I am to keep testing reguraly and if my blood sugars go low then I can come back off of the meds. This kind of concerns me..... I mean is it good to go on meds then off of them. won't that confuse my body? How long does it take to see results from the meds? Is it right away or does the medication have to build in your system?

I also have ot have my meter checked at blood clinic in case it is reading wrong. I am unsure of what happens then.

Hubby also picked up a medic alert form I was telling him what I read about the gentleman on the amtrak train and we got concerned abot the same thing happening.

Still very scared and nervous about this all. Slowly learning though things through this forum and for that I have to say a big thank you

Susan

[KickStart101]

Hello Susan...Welcome!!

I am not a Type 2 but I think I saw someone here
telling another Type 2 that it can take up to 6 weeks
before your medication starts working.

Many diabetics have the medic alert. It can be useful
if someone notices it when you are not with someone
who knows you and you are acting strangely. Take Care.

[princesslinda]

Hi Susan: Metformin can take up to 3 weeks to reach optimal results in your system. When I started it, I noted a reduction in blood sugar within the first few days, but I also started exercising and eating lower carb at the same time.

As for going off the metformin, If you can lower your blood sugars to a level where you're not at risk for complications off the medication, I say go for it! I don't think there's any reason that if in the future you need it again you couldn't start back on it.

I have had pretty good A1Cs, and I mentioned to the doctor about going off the metformin myself. He told me that I could, but that long-term studies show that metformin slows the progression of T2...so I'm not sure what my decision will be on that one. I think when/if I reach A1C of 5 or less, I will start to decrease it and see what happens.

Anyway, personally, I will do whatever it takes to achieve low blood sugar #'s, and avoid complications. Many here can do this without medications, and I certainly applaud this...but if your #'s aren't lowering well without it (and you're doing all you know to do to naturally lower them), it may be a good solution for you.

Also, infections can certainly cause a rise in blood sugar....even on metformin, I know this from personal experience.