metformin hydrochloride

[shirl44uk]

I have been put on metformin hydrochloride 500 twice a day to decrease sugar levels. hernia op delayed because of this. diabetic type 2 and had always controlled by diet but sugar count creeping in the mornings so told dr who issued prescription. have been on just over 2 weeks yet morning tests show very little decrease 7.2 to 8.00. Told to wait 6 weeks for reconsideration on op.
I know when they do blood test some sort of average is established so just morning count not all that is relevant.
? I take lunch times and evening so is this medication to stop my blood count going up during the day please.  ?  Should I speak to dr about morning count not dropping or leave for the six weeks please.
would apppreciate your recommendation and advice thanks

[shirl44uk]

thanks for advice I already take a great deal of care with my diet and have controlled sugar levels for around 20 months okay. I'll go back to doctors and thank you for your time

[Super_sally888]

Hello,

if it's been 2 weeks and no significant change in your blood sugars, I believe you should already discuss this with your dr.  Your dr may want you to try a different medication.

If you are not already trying this, a low carbohydrate diet (avoid sugars, grains, minimal fruits), may also help in lowering your blood sugar.