Question 1

what to do to reduce triglycerides? mine was 220 after lunch. should i worry? my a1c was 6.6, take 1000mg metformin a day & want to go down to 5.5.

Accepted Answer

Diet,exercise: Normal triglycerides  is 150 or less-not to worry because you can't get it down with exercise and diet-low in carb including alcohol and dairy products.These would lower your hba1c as well.Be sure to follow up with your doctor closely as instructed.

Question 2

hba1c 6.1 on metformin 500mg and sitaglibtin 100 but lipid profile shows triglyceride 437 and hdl 23 others are normal im taking lipitor 20 mg is it enough or should i add fenofibrate 145 or 300mg to it ? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: HDL is the "scavenger" of Triglycerides, which together with free fatty acids (FFA's) are what damage the lining of blood vessels leading to plaque formation, so yes, they should be treated with an agent specific to them, like fenofibrate.  Insulin Resistance causes the elev. Trig's, so agents for DM that treat IR like Metformin and Sitagliptin are good choices.

Question 3

i was diagnosed with pancreatitis caused by high triglycerides.  i was prescribed gemfibrozil & metformin.  i spent the next 6 weeks on a very low-fat diet less than 30g fat.  my follow-up lab showed tg were still at 1100. will a lowcarb diet help?

Accepted Answer

No...: Carbohydrates are carbohydrates and fats are fats. You need to get your fats lowered,  and it isn't going to happen by decreasing your carbohydrate intake. You should spend a few hours with a dietitian/ nutritionist to help you understand what's what in your diet...think that would be extremely helpful in your situation!

Question 4

is its safe to take tamiflu and metformin?

Accepted Answer

No interaction: No known drug-drug interaction. Otherwise side effects to each drug are to be considered as instructed by prescriber and/or pharmacist.

Question 5

i have had creatinine levels of 108 which dropped to 99 dr said it was fine but on metformin and understand that thi s is a contributory reason ?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor is right: You did not specify the units of creatiniine, if i understand the results, your levels are within normal limits and you can take metformin. You are right to be concerned, but your creatinine is okay for this medication.

Question 6

i am diabetic & my sugar has been extremely high(in the 300's). im on metformin 2x/day but its not helping. i feel awful all the time. idk what to do?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Are you following a good program.  Is weight a problem.  Are you following a diabetic diet carefully?  Do you exercise daily?  If you are overweight you need to lose weight now.  If you need more help then you should ask for consultation with a diabetic specialist.

Question 7

what is glucophage (metformin)?

Accepted Answer

Glucophage (metformin) is: An oral medication usually used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Question 8

how could metformin make i feel?

Accepted Answer

Helpsmany ways: It gives more energy but reduces some of the craving for carbs, and may lose a bit of wgt as a result.

Question 9

what is glucophage (metformin) used for?

Accepted Answer

Glucophage (metformin): Metformin is primarily for type 2 diabetes, also  experimentally  for polycystic ovarian disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease & premature puberty.

Question 10

please describe the medication: metformin?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes medication: Used with diet and exercise to control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. May be used alone or with other medicines. It is an oral antidiabetic drug in the biguanide class.

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What to do to reduce triglycerides? mine was 220 after lunch. should i worry? my a1c was 6.6, take 1000mg metformin a day & want to go down to 5.5.

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Hba1c 6.1 on metformin 500mg and sitaglibtin 100 but lipid profile shows triglyceride 437 and hdl 23 others are normal im taking lipitor 20 mg is it enough or should i add fenofibrate 145 or 300mg to it ? thanks?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with pancreatitis caused by high triglycerides. i was prescribed gemfibrozil & metformin. i spent the next 6 weeks on a very low-fat diet less than 30g fat. my follow-up lab showed tg were still at 1100. will a lowcarb diet help?

A member asked:

Is its safe to take tamiflu and metformin?

A member asked:

I have had creatinine levels of 108 which dropped to 99 dr said it was fine but on metformin and understand that thi s is a contributory reason ?

A member asked:

I am diabetic & my sugar has been extremely high(in the 300's). im on metformin 2x/day but its not helping. i feel awful all the time. idk what to do?

A member asked:

What is glucophage (metformin)?

A member asked:

How could metformin make i feel?

A member asked:

What is glucophage (metformin) used for?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: metformin?

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