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03/16/10 07:07 PM

"Are there times when I can take 2 instead of 3 Metformins?"
Asked By: suzysee  
Category: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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My doctor has me on 3 Metformin: 1 @ breakfast, 1@ supper and 1@ bedtime. Sometimes I run lows and it scares me. I think I didn't eat enough for the Metformin, if you know what I mean. (Hope so) I want to lose weight....have to lose weight by my doctor, so couldn't I just skip the bedtime dose so I don't get too low?

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03/19/10 04:22 PM

Hello,

Thanks for asking dLife.

Metformin is an oral diabetes medication for controlling blood glucose (sugar). As blood glucose control improves, the need for metformin decreases.

The low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) is an indication that the the same dosage metformin is no longer required. A lower dose of metformin would more closely match your recent blood glucose levels.

Talk with your doctor about your concerns. He or she can evaluate your diabetes treatment plan and tell you during which meal to omit the metformin. Or, take a lower dose of metformin during each of the 3 meals.

Don't hesitate to give your doctor a phone call. Some doctors make diabetes medication adjustments right over the phone without an office visit.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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