The FastDay Forum

Hi I am new to this forum just finished my 5th fast day. Can anyone tell me what they do about their medication on fast days was not sure if I should still take same amount of Metformin

[Moogie]

Hi Melanie & welcome to the forums & the 5:2 way of life. I'm not diabetic so can't advise but I know there are other members here who are. Hopefully they'll see this and let you know what they do! Otherwise maybe tweet Dr M (though he may well tell you to consult your GP!).

Hi Melanie,
I am also a type II diabetic and have been using the IF diet since September last year.First thing to do is contact your doctor or diabetic specialist for advice. I take my metformin with the fast day meals. I am also on insulin and the answer there for me was to much reduce the dose and is Test, Test, Test! particularly in the early days. I was very much overweight but have lost 66 pounds
Mike

I take slow release Metformin for PCOS and my GP advised me that it might upset my stomach on fast days so I take 2 instead of the usual 3.

It's important to check with your GP because you need to take it more than I do because I only use it to improve a condition