Eating metformin every day to lower blood sugar, which 2 times are good to eat in the morning, noon and evening? This is a common question asked by many patients. As a clinician, I often encounter such doubts in the process of diagnosis and treatment. Today, I will share with you the story of a patient based on my clinical experience.
One patient, Mr. Liu, is over 60 years old and has been suffering from diabetes for many years. His blood sugar control has been suboptimal and often fluctuates greatly. Mr. Lau takes his health very seriously and takes metformin regularly every day to control his blood sugar.
Once, Mr. Liu came to me to consult about the timing of metformin medication. He said he had heard that some people took it before breakfast and others after dinner, and he didn't know which way was better. After learning more about his lifestyle habits and medication, Mr. Liu and I gave the following suggestions.
Combined with Mr. Liu's daily routine, I suggested that he take metformin once before breakfast and once after dinner. Taking it before breakfast can lower blood sugar levels well in advance of a meal, helping to reduce blood sugar fluctuations after a meal; Taking it after dinner can better control blood sugar levels at night and in the morning, reducing the risk of high blood sugar in the morning.
After a period of adjustment, Mr. Liu's blood sugar fluctuations have improved significantly, and he has a better understanding of how to properly take metformin to control his blood sugar. This story tells us that choosing the right time to take medication is very important and should be determined according to the individual's actual situation and doctor's advice.
Take before breakfast
Taking it before breakfast can lower blood sugar levels well in advance of a meal and reduce the magnitude of blood sugar fluctuations after a meal.
Patients are reminded to make sure they have enough food in their stomach to relieve stomach discomfort and to choose foods that are mildly easy to digest, such as bread or biscuits.
For taking metformin before breakfast, patients should arrange the medication time reasonably under the guidance of the doctor, and choose the medication time according to the actual situation of the individual and the doctor's advice.
During the course of taking the medication, patients should maintain close contact with their doctor and adjust their medication regimen in time to better control their blood sugar levels.
Consistent medication is key to blood sugar control, and patients should follow their doctor's instructions to avoid missing doses or changing the timing of medication.
Encouraging patients to maintain good lifestyle habits and diet can help to better control blood sugar levels and improve quality of life.
Take after dinner
Choose the right time: Taking metformin 30 minutes to 1 hour after dinner can help the drug work at the right time and avoid high blood sugar after meals.
Avoid full meals: Try to avoid overeating at dinner, too much food can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, which may affect the absorption of the drug and the hypoglycemic effect.
Communicate with your doctor: Depending on the patient, some patients may be prone to hypoglycemia at night and need to adjust the timing and dosage of medication according to individual circumstances.
Practice good eating habits: Avoid going to bed immediately after dinner and be moderately active to help promote digestion and lower blood sugar.
In conclusion, taking metformin after dinner needs to be chosen at the right time according to personal circumstances and doctor's advice, combined with good lifestyle habits and diet, which can help to better control blood sugar levels.