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"Metformin (Glucophage generic) works very well without any side effects (maybe a small bit of diarrhea and gas - but that helps getting rid of my constipation).  I am NOT overweight.  In great shape with running, playing tennis and golf, etc.  Age 65.  Never was overweight.  Got diabetes from drinking way too much Coca Cola and eating too much sweets (donuts, cake, candies, etc.).  Always burned off the sugar so never put on weight.  Never knew sugar was a poison that affects metabolism.  Started taking metformin (3 X 800 daily dosage two years ago. With diet changes, brought down my blood glucose level from 358 to 130, and A1C from 15.9 to 6.7.  Not out of the woods yet, but huge improvement and metformin is the only drug that works for me"