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Re: Low carbing on Metformin ( glucophage )
From: Monika (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 19:33:18 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Katie: "Low carbing on Metformin ( glucophage )"

I think the key to carb is moderate not extinction, your body actually does need them to function!
What is working for me (I'm on 2100mg of metformin) is low GI carbs during the day in small amounts, several meals a day and none at night. A small carb serving is an apple or low-fat fruit yogurt. Following a low GI program will sustain you longer throught out the day.
Check http://www.glycemicindex.com/ it's a Sydney University site which measures the gi factor in foods.
At Tue, 22 Apr 2003, Katie wrote: >
>Hi, I am on 1500mg of metformin a day and have been pleased with a
>return of normal menses. I have been on a 32 day cycle for the last six
>months. (yay!)
>However, I am still very overweight. I am experimenting with low
>carbing and starting to see some results, but am worried that this could
>be dangerous since I am on the insulin sensitizer (metformin). How low
>carb have people gone while on met? Atkins induction low is 20grams
>which makes me worry about hypoglycemia. I am trying to keep around
>35grams with some sucess.
>What are those of you low carbers on metformin doing as far as carb
>range?
>Thanks!

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