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What Causes Severe Body Tremors And Cold Sensation While On Metformin?

My father is 90 and has diabetes...controlled with Metformin 2x a day and diet. His reading about 1 hour ago was 149...usually is around 90-95. Started having uncontrollable shaking and being very cold..sitting under 4 blankets and it is 85 degrees outside today. Unsteady in his walking and trouble getting up from a seated position. Any ideas for us?
Mon, 21 Aug 2017
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It seems to be due to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) caused by Metformin

follow advises

give him 2 table spoon of sugar immediately

consult near by hospital in emergency department







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What Causes Severe Body Tremors And Cold Sensation While On Metformin?

It seems to be due to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) caused by Metformin follow advises give him 2 table spoon of sugar immediately consult near by hospital in emergency department