What worked for my Hypoglycemia!

November 10, 2003

I have been following the post on Hypoglycemia and I thought to share what

helped me tremendously. My Endocrinologist thinks Hypoglycemia is precursor

to diabetic. So, he prescribed GlucophageXR( Time Release) for me. It is

the best thing for me to keep my insulin level even all day long. I don't

get dumping any more because of GlucophageXR(I am not sure to be happy about

this part or upset).

My blood sugar has never been over 100 even before my first wls. So,

technically I am not diabetic. My Endo. thinks this med has been the best.

He says since the generic Glucophage was coming to market and the

manufacturer was going to lose money they came up with Glucophage XR(Time

Release). According to my doctor, the manufacturer had no idea what a

wonderful medicine they are making. If you are hypoglycemic, you might

want to talk to your Endo for Glucophage XR, it is the best thing to keep

the insulin level even all day long. No craving! My endo prescribed 2/day

(750 mg) for me.

Another problem some of us " morbidly obese " experience is we might have had

PolySysticOvaries which affects insulin. The treatment for this condition

is medicine which regulates insulin. Again, I have never been diagnosed

with this condition but my Endo thinks I have all the symptoms with the

exception of my blood pressure has always been very low.

Hoping this info might help some of you,

M.

Lap Proximal RNY 98

Lap Medial RNY, Oct. 03

Re: Hypoglycemia (advise needed)

>

> How low? My diabetes doc insists on A1C's in the very low 6's and

> would prefer 5's.

> Alice

> The Loon

> RNY 12/28/00

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