I am diabetic, i take metformin at supper time, is it better to take it before i eat dinner or after i eat dinner, with reference how my blood sugars will be 2 hours after i eat when i check my blood sugars. thanks?

Guess no different: B"sd Metformin has little effect on food related rise in blood sugar. It has many and still not well known actions. A main one is to decrease overproduction of sugar by the liver – this is most prominent overnight – so usually advise metformin in PM take with food if upsets stomach. Best - With extended release – entire dose in evening

Metformin diabetes: Metformin is a long acting drug that affects how your liver handles glucose. It does not matter when you take it, altholugh it is usually taken twice per day (unless you are only on a low dose, eg 500 mg).

Shouldn't matter.: Hey Arthur!! Metformin is a slow-acting, regular use medication, so there shouldn't be any difference whether you take earlier or later in the day, and your finger sticks before taking it would have no bearing as it doesn't have an acute effect on your blood sugar like insulin would have.