#1---has metformin 500mgs in some patients seen to cause diarea -- i have a gastro problem (Inflamatory Bowell Diesease) and my 500mgs daily seems to cause daily diarea --my a1c test shows 7.2 and my dialy sugar averages 112 NOW and havd been that avg for 5 months now with out metformin(500mg) 1 time daily-- #2 What other diabltes meds don't have the diarea side effect !!
i control the diabetes with diet and exercize -- i'm 6' tall white male -- 185lbs
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