Re: All those taking Metformin .........
From: Chris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:08:52 +1000
My doctor felt that it wasn't necessary as he believes everyone with PCOS is
IR, whether the labs show that or not.
Emma
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From: UK <anonymous@obgyn.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 9:59 PM
Subject: All those taking Metformin .........
> 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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