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Grasswire2

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13. maybe metformin isn't the best route

Mon May 22, 2023, 06:21 PM

May 2023

My numbers improved significantly with Glipizide.

"Metformin and Glipizide are both medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. However, they work differently. Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent that improves how the body responds to insulin and is effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes1. Glipizide is a hypoglycemic agent that helps lower blood sugar levels by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin2.

It’s important to note that both medications have different dosages and side effects. You should consult your doctor before taking any medication."

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Diabetics: do you count fiber in your carb totals? [View all] NickB79 May 2023 OP

I eat Dirty Lazy Keto. I don't count Fiber or Sugar Alcohol. RegulatedCapitalistD May 2023 #1

Same here the lazy keto I_UndergroundPanther May 2023 #14

Fiber doesn't count as carbs Mosby May 2023 #2

It does count but doesnt spike the BG level padfun May 2023 #3

Since she isn't insulin-dependent, she hasn't been monitoring her blood sugar yet NickB79 May 2023 #5

I'm not isulin-dependent but I do find that monitoring (not constantly but regularly) enough May 2023 #6

I check 4 times a day I_UndergroundPanther May 2023 #15

Using a meter like the Contour Next or Next One is really helpful TexLaProgressive May 2023 #11

It comes up in the way the measure the calories IbogaProject May 2023 #4

Here is something Dave in VA May 2023 #7

On nutrition labels, dietary fiber comes in 2 types. TexLaProgressive May 2023 #8

Stevia is my go to sweetener. I_UndergroundPanther May 2023 #16

I use stevia and Splenda sparingly TexLaProgressive May 2023 #18

Not a simple answer but, LatteLady May 2023 #9

It is simply MOMFUDSKI May 2023 #10

I am on Trulicity which is a sister drug to Ozempic LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #12

maybe metformin isn't the best route Grasswire2 May 2023 #13

I've always been told, Elessar Zappa May 2023 #17