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<blockquote data-quote="Rachox" data-source="post: 2042029" data-attributes="member: 400972"><p>Thanks for the tag [USER=181361]@helensaramay[/USER] .</p><p>Hi SB.25, I don’t know what type of diabetes you have but I’m Type 2 so I’m only talking from a Type 2’s perspective. I don’t take insulin either. I was diagnosed two years ago and immediately started Metformin and low carb eating. As you can see from my signature I have had non diabetic HbA1cs for a long time now. I did try a three month trail of a smaller dose last autumn but my weight loss stalled. Metformin helps with weight loss so with my GP’s consent I went back up to my original dose. There are other benefits to taking Metformin, found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2001/9/report_metformin/Page-01" target="_blank">https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2001/9/report_metformin/Page-01</a></p><p>I will continue at my current dose til I have achieved my ideal weight then aim to reduce the dose again then. However these decisions are much easier for me as I get no side effects. Hope that helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rachox, post: 2042029, member: 400972"] Thanks for the tag [USER=181361]@helensaramay[/USER] . Hi SB.25, I don’t know what type of diabetes you have but I’m Type 2 so I’m only talking from a Type 2’s perspective. I don’t take insulin either. I was diagnosed two years ago and immediately started Metformin and low carb eating. As you can see from my signature I have had non diabetic HbA1cs for a long time now. I did try a three month trail of a smaller dose last autumn but my weight loss stalled. Metformin helps with weight loss so with my GP’s consent I went back up to my original dose. There are other benefits to taking Metformin, found here: [URL]https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2001/9/report_metformin/Page-01[/URL] I will continue at my current dose til I have achieved my ideal weight then aim to reduce the dose again then. However these decisions are much easier for me as I get no side effects. Hope that helps. [/QUOTE]
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