Hello all, I've been reading a lot of good information about diabetes on this forum so I decided to register. I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (about a month ago). My doctor put me on metaformin twice a day but it did very little for me. My sugar was in the high 200s every time I checked. I went back and the doc added glipizide. I took it for the first time this morning. When I checked before lunch, my sugar was 90. It has not been this low in a while. I'm pleased but concerned about going too low. Any advice about when to test or side effects with these drugs?
I think 90 before lunch is pretty good

You might feel a little low since you are used to a high blood sugar, but you will adjust. Since you are on a drug that directly stimulates the pancreas, you will have to watch for lows. Especially in the beginning it will be important to test several times a day to see how your body is reacting to your meds. At least you should be testing fasting in the morning, before meals and at bedtime. If possible, testing at least 2 hrs after you eat occasionally will give you a better idea of how well your carbs are being metabolized. You should be back to your premeal level by then. If you arent then you are likely eating too many processed carbs at your meal.
If you have not seen a diabetes educator I highly recommend it. The key to good blood sugar control is managing your carb intake. Carbs equals glucose. A nice *healthy* baked white potato might as well be a piece of chocolate cake...it is going to affect your blood sugar just as much.
Please feel free to ask anything you need, we are all here to help each other out
