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Diabetic Connect Member mamaoak

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by mamaoak
June 18, 2009 11:34 PM
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when is the best time to takebefor you eat or after?


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Diabetic Connect Member kdroberts
kdroberts
kdroberts replied June 19, 2009 12:36 AM 

Last edited 4 months ago

During. Really, test it out and see, it wont have any bearing on how well it works, just minimizing any stomach cramps. By the way, I assume you mean metformin so if not, disregard.

Diabetic Connect Member Deleted User 12427
Deleted User 12427
Deleted User 12427 replied June 19, 2009 1:32 AM 

My prescription specically tells me to take with food.

Diabetic Connect Member cyncyn
cyncyn
cyncyn replied June 19, 2009 2:25 AM 

My mother-in-laws prescription specifies "with food"
She doesn't get stomach cramps, that way.
Hope this helps you

Jocelyn replied June 21, 2009 9:51 PM 

I started taking metformin shortly after being diagnosed.. and I take it with my evening meal... I have never had any issues with it upsetting my stomach... it is helping my pancreas function better, and I'm losing weight because of taking it...

Diabetic Connect Member lipsie
lipsie
lipsie replied June 19, 2009 11:08 AM 

I guess with food is what everyone says but I don't personally do well eating breakfast, inno..I am messing up there but anyhow I'll take it whenever and I have no issues, BUT I have been on it for years now and that's probably why...so taking with meals is most likely best. Good luck!! *Hugs* Sheila

Diabetic Connect Member Gabby
Gabby
Gabby replied June 22, 2009 2:06 PM 

I take mine after I have eaten a little of my meal. Then it is layered there in my tummy. I have never had any troubles with it except occasional heartburn.

Diabetic Connect Member mamaoak
mamaoak
mamaoak replied June 23, 2009 11:13 PM 

thanks every one i guess iam doing it right no problems with it so far jus thought some one might take it different ly.