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Re: GlucophageFrom: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 7 Dec 2002 10:27:22 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 7 Dec 2002, Mark wrote: > >Hi Amy, > >I started GlucophageXR in April of this year. In Jan. I started following a >low carb lifestyle. I went from 247 to 216 and felt great. Then in June I >switched to the generic Metformin, to save money. Well the weight started >to return and my struggle was harder. I asked for Glucophage reg. to see >what would happen and my insurance refused as there is a generic available. >Right away on the GlucophageXR 2000 mg the weight is coming off. I had >climbed to 222 and after 2 weeks I was 217 this morning. I will continue to >low carb and exercise as a lifestyle change that is good for me. > >The way to DX Insulin resistance is to have a Glucose tolerance test. IR is >really pre-diabetes. The normal blood test fasting blood sugar isn't enough, >you need to then have a carbohydrate drink. wait 2-3 hours and have these >results compared. > >There are major health risks to untreated IR. > >Clara > Dear Clara- Thank you SO much for the information! I will print it out and speak with my doctor, hopefully he will decide to put me on it! So far, I have been to two doctors and all they want to do is put my B/C. I have taken myself off of that, because I just don't think it really does much for me.
-- AMY :)
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