Diabetes, Type 2 Questions (Page 19)

What's the difference bewteen HCL 500mg METFORMIN and ER 5000mg METFORMIN?

Can 500mg of Metformin can be converted in to insulin units? as if compared to Lantus or Apidra?

Example: Metformin 500mg = ___Units of long acting(Lantus) or short acting insulin(Apidra).(Injection Units)

I have been taking metformin 500mg (immediate release) twice daily for one year?

Because I occasionally have trouble remembering to take both doses, my Dr recently switched me to the ER formulation, prescribing ONE 500mg ER tablet daily. She states this is the same dose as I had previously because the ER formula "keeps 500mg active in your system all day". This just... read more

Differences in Glipizide ER and XL?

I was on Glipizide ER and had excellent blood sugar control. I was switched to Glipizide XL and even though I eat the same things my blood sugar is often over 200. Aren't this drugs the same?

I mistakenly took almost a double dose of my bedtime levimir injection. What should I do?

I take 90 units at bedtime. In two separate shots 80 units and 10 units. I was not paying attention and injected over units on the second shot. I'm a little nervous about going to bed

How many Lantus SoloStar pens 100 Units/mL at 70 units a day be needed for a 90 supply?

After soaking a metformin tablet in water for 12 hrs in a glass why is it still whole ? I cut it?

in half and the medicine is still in there. whoever said, "your still getting your medicine even if you are pooping the tablet is wrong

I'm trying to find out best time to take Victoza in AM or PM?

Will neurontin and gabapentin help with numbness in fingers due to diabetic nerve damage?

I am experiencing numbness and tingling in both my hands, more concentrated on the right, especially the middle finger tip. This is due to diabetes. I have been experiencing this for a few weeks now. It isn't horribly painful, but it is uncomfortable. I will see my doctor this week. Would... read more

Can Neurontin raise my blood sugar?

I have type 2 diabetes and my sugar has been very good until I started this drug?

Trulicity - What to do if a pen fails?

1 of my pens will not fire. There is still meds in the shot, but the spring failed

Victoza - How long did your side effects last?

I have been on Victoza 1.8 mg for about a month now. This has been one of the worst months I’ve had. The nausea, lethargy, and egg burps are terrible and 24/7. I have even awakened to an upset stomach multiple times during the night only to burp and fall right back to sleep. No weight loss... read more

Are there any class action lawsuits involving Trulicity?

I just received a letter from Eli Lilly telling me that they understand I have prostate cancer while taking Trulicity? They want me to give them permission to contact my doctor.

Will my unopened Victoza be alright after being out of refrigerator for 10 hours?

I picked up my victoza and didn’t, get it to a refrigerator for 10 hours, but was a cool day ,(50 to 60 ) will it be alright now after thirty days in refrigerator or will I need to throw it out?

I have taken Xanax for all over body itch. Can Klonopin give me the same relief? I am diabetic?

I have fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, and type 2 diabetes. I have an all over body itch that is driving me insane, and making my life unbearable. I've been looking for relief of this itch for 13 years. So far only Xanax has given me relief. Does anyone know if I can get the same relief from... read more