This was a conversation I was having with my DN on Tuesday. I’m trying diet & exercise first whilst she checks with the consultant that it’s the right thing to do. I’m already low carb so diet changes basically amount to dropping alcohol consumption. To be honest I’m not sure I want to take more medication, so also interested in others experiences.
Have you been offered a dietician consultation too?
i use metformin along with my insulin due to insulin resistance, it does not do nothing for my wieght ,but i am a healthy weight,i find if i dont take the metformin my bgs skyrocket .
I take Metformin with my insulin for it's other protective properties. It won't affect weight either way as that will be controlled by the carbs you eat and the insulin you take to match the carbs.
I am on insulin and metformin (type 1) since being diagnosed about 4 months ago I have lost a stone without dieting. Think it is probably more that I am snacking less and eating proper meals more then anything.