Re: All those taking Metformin .........
From: Nikki (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 12:59:41 +0000
I was never tested for IR and Met works well for me so I would say i
probably am IR.
As for the weight I am over weight but I think it is given to people with
minimal weight problems too, (could be wrong though)
Nikki
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (UK)
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Subject: All those taking Metformin .........
>Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 05:59:33 -0600
>
>Just a quick question ....
>
>Did you have a fasting glucose test before being prescribed Metformin to
>check if you are Insulin Resistant ?
>
>Some doctors are saying that Met only works if you are IR, yet they
>prescribed it for me without testing if I was IR.
>
>Also, do you think that weight makes a difference as to whether Met is
>prescribed ?
>I wonder if the more overweight you are, the more likely they are to let
>you try Met.
>
>Would be interested to hear peoples opinions.
>
>Thanks
>Gem
>
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