Living with Metformin

It's safe to say 2006 was a tough medical year for my family. Actually, the challenges started in 2005 when my wife and I found out that we couldn't have a second child, forcing us to turn to in-vitro fertilization treatments.

At the time, the infertility doctor put Melissa on a drug called Metformin because her sugar levels were a bit higher than normal. After one failed attempt at IVF, Melissa got pulled off Metformin and that was the last I figured I'd hear of the drug.

How little I knew! Just one year later, Metformin was back and this time it was a part of my life as key player in treating my Type 2 diabetes. I've done a lot of reading about Metformin since I started the drug a few weeks back. During that period, I've found some good sites that give the goods and bads of the drug. Some of the better ones include: http://www.drugs.com/metformin.html and http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202756.html.

I have to say, I was pretty freaked about the side effects that Metformin provides, particularly on the Vitamin B12 front. But I also feel lucky to take a pill as opposed to an insulin shot (I hate needles!).

I hope these resources help! And, if you're wondering, the second time was a charm for Melissa and I. We're due to have our second child in late May.