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Glucophage (Metformin)
I have had type 2 diabetes for a long time. A lot of people have told me a lot of things about what food I should eat, and that I have to do some sort of physical activity and take this pill or that pill. You get to be my age and sometimes you just do not want to listen any more. But, I am glad I listened to my doctor about Glucophage, it really does help.
I was taking a sulfonylurea pill, and it would help, but then sometimes I would feel bad, and my doctor would tell me that my blood sugar level was staying too high too long. That’s when he gave me a prescription for Glucophage too. Now I am taking both of them. My doctor told me that my blood sugar is at a good level and staying there and that is good.
Also, since I’ve been taking Glucophage my weight hasn’t been going up and I like that. I may be along in years, but I am trying to keep my figure.
Diabetes is not going to stop me.
H. Provenzano
Brooklyn, New York
Glucophage and type 2 diabetes
About eight months ago I learned I had type 2 diabetes. It was a terrible time for me and my family, because I didn’t feel well. I am supporting a family of four, and all I kept thinking about was what we would do if I had to stop working because of disability. I am lucky that didn’t happen.
I have a good doctor who helped me understand what diabetes is and what I could do about it. He helped me change the kind of food I eat and plan an exercise program (I’m walking about four miles a week). Those changes helped, but not enough. Then he put me on Glucophage and it helped me control my type 2 diabetes.
It is not always easy staying on a diet plan, walking the four miles each week and remembering to take Glucophage, but my wife, and even my two daughters, have helped me stick with it. They are always reminding me about all the things I have to do to stay healthy. I don’t mind because I’m doing it for them.
Since I started controlling my diabetes, I feel good and know I can do my job, and that is what it is all about.
P. Gomez
Phoenix, Arizona