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half a tablet of METFORMIN...what shell i do??
my doctor consult me to take half a tablet of metformin..i want to know if i can improve my health without taking metformin and stick to exercise and good diet??
While there have been some ocasional serious problems, on balance Metformin has an excellent safety for most people. The risk is negligible while the benefits are ten-fold.
As caregiver222 stated follow the advice of your Dr. and health care team. It was after discussing my labs and home testing with my Dr. and agreeing to closely watch my glucose levels that the medication was reduced. My intention was to indicative that one could control glucose levels with exercise and a good diet, not to recommend self medication. Sorry if there was any confusion.
Yes, but don't hesitate to take the metformin, per your physician's recommendations. in the interim.
Quick simple answer... YES.
In March 07 I was diagnosed with diabetes, some of my stats A1c was 11.1, BMI was 27, about 20lb over weight, really bad diet (high crabs, large portions) and eating habits (1 to 2 meals a day, often eating dinner after 10:00pm.). My Dr. started me on 2 tablets of metformin, 4x what you've been prescribed. I changed my diet to a healthier one, and started an exercise program. In 3 month my A1c was at 6.9, metformin was reduced to 1 tablet a day. Within a year I was off metformin. My A1c was ranging between 5.7 and 6.4, my BMI is at 24. Currently I take no medication and follow the Weight Watchers points Plus diet and try to get 10 minutes of moderate exercise after eating (a total of 30 to 60 minutes a day) along with strength training ( 30 minutes) about once a week. Word of caution diet and exercises must be maintained I slacked off for about 6 month and my A1c went to 7.9, that help me to refocus, my next labs will be in about a month, home testing of glucose has been about 90% in target, no readings above 180mg/dl..
In March 07 I was diagnosed with diabetes, some of my stats A1c was 11.1, BMI was 27, about 20lb over weight, really bad diet (high crabs, large portions) and eating habits (1 to 2 meals a day, often eating dinner after 10:00pm.). My Dr. started me on 2 tablets of metformin, 4x what you've been prescribed. I changed my diet to a healthier one, and started an exercise program. In 3 month my A1c was at 6.9, metformin was reduced to 1 tablet a day. Within a year I was off metformin. My A1c was ranging between 5.7 and 6.4, my BMI is at 24. Currently I take no medication and follow the Weight Watchers points Plus diet and try to get 10 minutes of moderate exercise after eating (a total of 30 to 60 minutes a day) along with strength training ( 30 minutes) about once a week. Word of caution diet and exercises must be maintained I slacked off for about 6 month and my A1c went to 7.9, that help me to refocus, my next labs will be in about a month, home testing of glucose has been about 90% in target, no readings above 180mg/dl..
People starting off at 250 mg [half a tablet] of Metformin have a very good chances of eliminating the drug from their lifestyle. That is your dose, right? A half a tablet also means 425 mg or 500 mg. At this level it is a little more difficult to reverse the condition.
You left out the part of maintaining proper body weight. Along with sticking to a diabetic diet/nutrition plan, and daily physical exercise being overweight contributes greatly to diabetes. Keep your cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure at normal levels too. Doing all helps lower and maintain proper glucose levels.
Purchase a reputable home glucose test meter, test before each meal [preprandial] - to get a baseline measurement. Then test 2-3 hrs after each meal [postprandial] - to see how the foods you consumed affected your glucose levels. Post back if you don't know the acceptable ranges or read other threads on this forum as it has been mentioned quite often. Good luck
You left out the part of maintaining proper body weight. Along with sticking to a diabetic diet/nutrition plan, and daily physical exercise being overweight contributes greatly to diabetes. Keep your cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure at normal levels too. Doing all helps lower and maintain proper glucose levels.
Purchase a reputable home glucose test meter, test before each meal [preprandial] - to get a baseline measurement. Then test 2-3 hrs after each meal [postprandial] - to see how the foods you consumed affected your glucose levels. Post back if you don't know the acceptable ranges or read other threads on this forum as it has been mentioned quite often. Good luck
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