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On metformin bid for a week. metformin + low carb or no carb meal = lethargy. either no lethargy or not as much when not cutting carbs. why?
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Metformin: Metformin alone does not cause your blood sugar to drop below normal unless you deprive yourself of the necessary amount of daily calories. I recommend that you consult a dietician at your local hospital for advice about a proper diet so that you don't deprive yourself of the daily recommended amounts of calories and carbohydrates in your diet.
Answered 1/23/2018
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