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Re: Metformin/Glucophage REDUCING blood sugar???
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 20:16:29 +0100 (MET DST)
Hi Zowie,
Things are more complicated. Metformin reduces insulin in the first place and only through better utilization of it can reduce blood sugar. But in diabetes (and in advanced cases of PCOS) blood glucose fluctuates at higher amplitutde than in cases of normal metabolism and this is corrected by metformin.
All in all: have your appt and labwork (fasting glucose/insulin, glucose tolerance, hormones -FSH,LH, Prolactin, testosterone, SHBG, DHEA) done first and return thereafter with questions.
Best luck
Sam (Ob/Gyn, RE)
> Metforming/Glucophage REDUCE your blood sugar, which is why it's
> frequently given to diabetics. With a new twist on my PCOS (the
> possibility I am hypoglycemic), what other medication is out there for
> me? I have heard of Spironolactone, but that's just an anti-androgen to
> fight the testosterone. Metformin/Glucophage are the only meds I've
> read about for PCOS patients which helps to stabilize your insulin
> sensitivity (still a hypoglycemic issue). My appt. is on Tues. with a
> GYN specialist, and I want to ask as many questions as possible. I
> truly think I am hypoglycemic, based on the symptoms and other facts,
> plus, there is a history of diabetes and hypoglycemia in my family. If
> it turns out I AM hypoglycemic, then obviously the Metformin/Glucophage
> is NOT for me, but again, they're the only meds I've heard of for us
> PCOSers to improve glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. Has
> anyone else come across this dilemma? Are there other meds I can ask
> about? Thanks for any replies.
>
> --
> -- Zowie :)
>
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