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Hi! Wishing u all a MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013.May God bless u.I would like to know whether there exists a version of metformin or an alternative to metformin that does not cause weight loss and make someone become thinner.thanks.

Thanks a lot for your responds.I am confused that a low carb would control bg but a lot of fat such as butter and cheese would affect my cholesterol level .my cholesterol is borderline.The issue therefore is how to do the trade off between bg and cholesterol.

Hi! I am an underweight pre diabete and I tried to follow a low carb diet and cut down on rice or bread but landed out to be more thinner and lost about 5 kgs.I was put on a low dose of metformin (250mg) after meals.My fasting blood sugar varies from 5.8 to 6.2. After a non low carb meal the...

can someone tell me if a reading above 140 mg/dl after 2 hrs post meal means that the first phase insulin release is impaired?

Does metformin cause dry mouth?I am on metformin and sometimes I experience a dry mouth just before getting up in the morning.Is this normal or something that must be taken care of?

i have impaired fasting glucose.readings vary from 105 to 120 fi the last 6 months .doctor has put me on metformin 250mg in the morning and 250 mg in the afternoon.is it ok to begin medication? i am 53 years and watching diet and doing moderate exercise.