So in taking Metformin, and riding bicycle and lifting weights,,,,that would hel!
Question: i hate to exercise so hard, but seems to lower my numbers. btw, only on 2nd dosage and lots of diarrhea like the dr said. will i eventually get used to it?
Answers: i hate to exercise so hard, but seems to lower my numbers. btw, only on 2nd dosage and lots of diarrhea like the dr said. will i eventually get used to it?
It will work provided you eat right. Try eating a low or moderate carb diet.
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For the runs, take your metformin before meals, with a small serving of yogurt. Find one that is sugar free, and fairly low carb (less than 10 carbs per serving). I found at least one brand that fits this criteria and it's sweetened with Splenda and quite tasty. It also must have active cultures in it. That's what stops the runs.
This is what seems to work for most people I know who are taking it. If that doesn't work, and you've given it a couple of weeks, then ask your doctor for a prescription for Time Released Metformin.
Do you take any suar free drinks. I had diarrhea a lot when on metformiin and blamed metformin but it was the drinks and sugar free gum that was causing it. I now take metformin slow release and have quit the gum and have no problems :)