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Re: All those taking Metformin .........
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 11:11:43 -0600 (CST)

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I was given a fasting glucose test first.. I had borderline results but my Dr still prescribed Met.. in the first 3 months I lost over 30 lbs! But from what I understand, IR and PCOS go hand-in-hand.. if you have PCOS then it's likely you are IR..
At Tue, 27 Nov 2001, UK wrote: >
>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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