Hello Annmarie. Welcome!
It's Nice to meet you although I'm sorry to hear that you
were dxd. and the procedure you've been through.
You didn't say what your sugar levels or A1c was. If you
haven't already, I would be testing more often while starting
out on Meformin. Even After 46 yrs. with Diabetes, if I feel
dizzy, lightheaded, suddenly weak, etc., I test my sugar first
to rule out low blood sugar. Anxiety can also be a cause of
lightheadedness.
You should call your Dr. tomorrow since lightheadedness can
also be a symptom of lactic acidosis which can be a side-effect
of Metformin. It is rare but not good. We surely don't want
anything else bad happening to you.
But you should check your sugars so you know and write it in a
log book to show your Dr. or take your meter to show her. If
you are low then have a 6 oz. glass of juice, and a piece of
cheese, etc. Perhaps 500mg. x2 will work for you. As long as
it keeps your sugars in a decent range. That's the important
thing.
An A1c might show a 6.0 which is Good but that can also be
caused by fluctuating sugar levels which isn't good. That is
where a log or your meter comes in handy. Let us know how
you do. Thanks.
Oh 54 is not old, by the way.
