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Can Taking Metformin Increase Glucose Levels While Previously Was On Lantus And Humalog Insulin For Type1 ?

I am a diabetic type 1, I take lantus insulin at bedtime and humalog insulin before my meals. about 1 month ago, I started taking metformin along with my insulin. One year ago, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I was taking Tapazol, My blood work showed that I was in remission, and my Dr. told me to stop taking the medication. Since I started taking the metformin, My glucose levels have increased. I have not changed my eating habits, I am exercising etc. At the beginning of October, My Dr. took my tsh, free t3 free t4 and sent me a letter stating that

my levels are starting to rise again, The problem that I have, my pulse is running at 120 beats per min, I am very hot, and feel very shaky, I feel tense or something inside my body, I am very tired , I am still working full time. I can not explain that feeling very well. I am wondering if there is a connection with the metformin and being hyperthyroid? Any suggestions ? thanks Chaya
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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No, there is no connection of met formin with hyperthyroidism .though why did you start met formin is not clear. discuss with your doctor to consider medical thyroudectomy after a thyroid scan .
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Can Taking Metformin Increase Glucose Levels While Previously Was On Lantus And Humalog Insulin For Type1 ?

No, there is no connection of met formin with hyperthyroidism .though why did you start met formin is not clear. discuss with your doctor to consider medical thyroudectomy after a thyroid scan .