[lola50]

I have been on lantus(16units at night) and three actorapid shots before meals but i got hypos quite a lot ana just a week aago my doctor changed me to 2 shots of novo mix 30 (8units in the morning and5 in the evening) he also gave me pills 1 avandia(rosiglitazone maleate)inthe morning and glucophage(500mg metformin) 1 with every meal(about 2 a day. I felt nausea and didnt feel likeeating butmy sugar levels wee between 90 and 140 which is quitegood. The doctor said the nausea would pass andi amgetting better. What I found strange is the pills are not supposed to be takenby type 1 diabetics but my doctor insists that it is ok. Is this right. Thankyou very much and I am happy to be in this forum and reading other peoples experiences. Waiting for your answer!

[rzrbks]

Welcome to DF. The best Diabets site on the internet in my opinion.

There might be a reason for the pills, but that's something you and the Dr. have to decide.

The nausea could be either you getting control of your B/G or just your reaction to going hyper or hypo---that depends on how your body reacts to B/G changes.

[KickStart101]

Hello Lola: It isn't usual for a Type 1 to take pills with their Insulin
treatment but I can guarentee you are not the first to use both.
Your Dr. must have a specific reason for putting you on the pills also.
Nice to see you here and Welcome Aboard.

[Cyborg]

Welcome aboard

[lola50]

thanks for your prompt reply and I will keep in touch

[am1977]

Hi Lola