Hello,
I am 33 years old, 163 cm tall, and my weight has decreased from 72 kg to 58 kg over the past 1.5 years, so my BMI is now normal.
About 1.5 years ago, I was diagnosed with insulin resistance. My OGTT results at that time were as follows:
OGTT (1.5 years ago):
I was prescribed Glucophage 750 XR (Metformin) and I changed my diet and exercise routine significantly.
A few days ago, I repeated the OGTT test, and my current results are:
OGTT (recent):
My question is:
Considering my weight loss, normal BMI, and improved blood results, is it reasonable to gradually reduce or eventually discontinue Metformin (with regular monitoring), or would it be better to continue on a lower maintenance dose (e.g., 500 mg XR) for additional prevention?
Thank you very much for your advice!
I am 33 years old, 163 cm tall, and my weight has decreased from 72 kg to 58 kg over the past 1.5 years, so my BMI is now normal.
About 1.5 years ago, I was diagnosed with insulin resistance. My OGTT results at that time were as follows:
OGTT (1.5 years ago):
- Glucose 0 min: 5.3 mmol/L
- Glucose 60 min: 11.7 mmol/L
- Glucose 120 min: 7.8 mmol/L
- Insulin 0 min: 14.2 uIU/mL
- Insulin 60 min: 294.2 uIU/mL
- Insulin 120 min: 249.3 uIU/mL
I was prescribed Glucophage 750 XR (Metformin) and I changed my diet and exercise routine significantly.
A few days ago, I repeated the OGTT test, and my current results are:
OGTT (recent):
- Glucose 0 min: 4.7 mmol/L
- Glucose 60 min: 7.7 mmol/L
- Glucose 120 min: 4.1 mmol/L
- Insulin 0 min: 9.1 uIU/mL
- Insulin 60 min: 126 uIU/mL
- Insulin 120 min: 58.8 uIU/mL
My question is:
Considering my weight loss, normal BMI, and improved blood results, is it reasonable to gradually reduce or eventually discontinue Metformin (with regular monitoring), or would it be better to continue on a lower maintenance dose (e.g., 500 mg XR) for additional prevention?
Thank you very much for your advice!