The medication 💊 (Metformin) ended up costing me the job I held at Salvin Dental Specialties for 6½ years. Yes, my former company’s lack of compassion played a huge role, but the truth is this medication had my brain 🧠 completely out of sorts. I was struggling, and when I finally opened up about it, the only thing they asked was what “reasonable accommodations” I needed… then put me on a PIP in the same conversation.

My mind was a mess from the Metformin, my vision became impaired due to the diabetes, and after six years of solid work, they showed zero concern for why things had suddenly changed. When I filed for FMLA to get the accommodations I needed, they let me go before my doctor could even finish the paperwork.

I’ve been off Metformin since September, and I finally feel like myself again. On top of that, my A1-C went from 13.5 in June to 6.4 in September. My PCP literally told me, first: “I could have killed you” (because of the medication), and then, “I have never seen anyone drop their A1-C like this in just 3 months.”

If you’re taking Metformin, please talk with your doctor about your options. I’m currently on no medication—just a disciplined diet and the grace of God. 🙌🏿 @highlight #termination #diabetes #ADA