Re: Taking glucophage but remaining insulin resistant...HELP!
From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 21:27:21 -0600 (CST)
Hi!
I agree with Panacea. Go low carb -- I bet this will help. God bless!
Tera
P.S. Did you start off slowly with the Glucophage? Your dose is mighty
high and you might want to start LOW and raise your dose gradually. : )
At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Sherry wrote:
>
>At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Panacea wrote:
>>
>>At Wed, 27 Feb 2002, Sherry wrote:
>>>
>>>I have been on glucophage for one year due to PCOS. Recent fasting
>>>levels are 120. My doctor says I am insulin resistant and may not get
>>>pregnant. He is suggesting insulin shots. Is there anything I can do
>>>to prevent this? He also stated that during pregnancy I will most likely
>>>have to have insulin shots. I would really like an alternative. Any
>>>suggestions?
>>
>>What is your gluco dose? Are you low-carbing?
>>
>>--
>>Panacea
>>
>I am supposed to take 850mg three times a day. However the side effects
>are so bad that I only manage two times per day. I am just now looking
>into a low carb diet. Any good ideas?
--
Tera
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