# \#metformin **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/metformin/51.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Starting up with metformin as a T1 - in conjunction with insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-up-with-metformin-as-a-t1-in-conjunction-with-insulin/15287)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-up-with-metformin-as-a-t1-in-conjunction-with-insulin/15287 "2026-08-13T13:02:40Z")
Like many older T1s, I was first diagnosed as a T2, and given metformin. When i was correctly diagnosed, i stopped taking metformin and went on to insulin only, going in a couple of years from pens to a pump. I’ve bee… --- ## [Type 2 drugs for type 1 with insulin resistance (aka double diabetes)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-drugs-for-type-1-with-insulin-resistance-aka-double-diabetes/14594)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-drugs-for-type-1-with-insulin-resistance-aka-double-diabetes/14594 "2024-05-05T20:18:06Z")
I’ve been reading this post Ozempic and similar drugs for Type 1? wit interest. Perhaps the ADA and the JDRF can lobby the powers that be, whoever they are to add a new sub code for for type 1s with insulin resistance. … --- ## [Different Results with Different Brands of Metform](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-results-with-different-brands-of-metform/12173)
**Author:** [@briopelle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/briopelle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-results-with-different-brands-of-metform/12173 "2021-12-13T00:57:34Z")
Hey guys, Question: Has anyone noticed one brand of generic Metformin being less effective than another brand? For the last 2 months, my blood sugar has been running about 30 points higher than usual with some spiky b… --- ## [Trying out Metformin... Wow!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-out-metformin-wow/6243)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-out-metformin-wow/6243 "2019-05-17T20:32:21Z")
I’ve had a pretty active past couple of weeks (mostly the 1st week), so I can’t give Metformin all the credit!! Still, I’ve never had such a low average and low standard deviation over a two week period… ever. I sta… --- ## [Non-Scentific Article Shows Another Benefit of Metformin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-scentific-article-shows-another-benefit-of-metformin/3933)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-scentific-article-shows-another-benefit-of-metformin/3933 "2018-04-23T21:25:56Z")
Research shows diabetes drug’s promise in zapping prostate cancer. Another great use for the wonder drug Metformin is discovered! --- ## [Seeking T1 / LADA experience and observations w/ other meds](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/seeking-t1-lada-experience-and-observations-w-other-meds/2721)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/seeking-t1-lada-experience-and-observations-w-other-meds/2721 "2017-12-01T04:29:37Z")
I’ve just been having a hell of a time lately keeping my mealtime BG where I want them. With virtually any carbs I am spiking to near 200. Taking more and more novolog doesn’t seem to be helping as much as it should. … --- ## [Discussion on Metformin use by T1's](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-on-metformin-use-by-t1s/2631)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-on-metformin-use-by-t1s/2631 "2017-11-16T16:56:52Z")
hi Jen, just a little confused; are you on a pump AND you take Metformin too? Daisy Mae --- ## [Hormone roller coaster, also metformin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hormone-roller-coaster-also-metformin/1109)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hormone-roller-coaster-also-metformin/1109 "2017-08-22T19:54:15Z")
\[image\] About a month ago I mentioned having been on a 3-day blood sugar roller coaster with a standard deviation that was shooting up over 100 for about 3 days running. I'd never experienced anything like this, so I a… --- ## [What Would A Leading Diabetologist Do If Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-a-leading-diabetologist-do-if-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes/364)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-a-leading-diabetologist-do-if-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes/364 "2017-04-06T20:09:08Z")
(November 19, 2008 - Insidermedicine) On a recent trip to Boston, we caught up with Dr. David Nathan, MD, who is the Director of both the General Clinical Research Center and the Diabetes Center at Massachusetts General … --- ## [Metformin and vitamin B12 absorption](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-and-vitamin-b12-absorption/279)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-and-vitamin-b12-absorption/279 "2017-04-02T13:15:01Z")
I recall reading somewhere that metformin could interfere with vitamin B absorption. Any thoughts, comments? --- ## [Metformin in Type 1 Patients Slows Development of Heart Disease](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-in-type-1-patients-slows-development-of-heart-disease/276)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-in-type-1-patients-slows-development-of-heart-disease/276 "2017-03-30T22:17:26Z")
"For the first time, this study has shown metformin has additional benefit beyond improving diabetes control when given to patients with relatively well controlled type 1 diabetes. We have established the drug increases …