Hello.
I actually recieved a bit of good news today. After being on Metformin for Type 2 (diagnosed 6 months ago) my docs is taking me off meds Ive been on Met 1000mg a day. Fasting BG is 86 (diagnosis was 293). A1C is 4.8. (diagnosis was 9.4) He's pleased. I'm thrilled. i hope to stay off meds for a long time.
I'm a 210lb male, and I was terrified of the interaction of Met with alcohol. I was warned about the possiblity of lactic acidosis, even though I was told it was extremely rare, and would only come about by heavy drinking over time, or binging something like 12 beers in a night. Nevertheless, the most drinks I had was a 6 pack of guiness over a 12 hour period at a bachelor party.
I'm going to Vegas this Saturday, for a college roomate reunion of sorts. I admittedly may get overserved How long is Metformin in the systen after halting it, and how long is there still a danger of lactic acidosis after drinking? Obviously I'm not going to make this a habit, as I didn't drop 30 pounds and get off meds just to be an idiot, but I do want to be able to tie one on just once.