can inositol be used with metformin?

[Lauraann]

Hi all
I went to buy some inositol as I read on the internet that it is good for reducing blood sugars and is sometimes an alternative to metformin, the advisor in the shop said I need to query it with my doctor to see if they can be used together, does anyone use inositol, apparent you can buy inositol and choline which has the added benefit of reducing fat from the liver which I would really like to try, does anyone have any experience of this, also I have thinking of taking magnesium supplements as I crave chocolate a lot which can be a sign of magnesium deficiency especially amongst diabetics, any help please as I am so confused :?
Laura x

 

[dawnmc]

I'd be intersested in answers too. I have the powder and made the mistake of putting it in a smoothie. lol ended up eating rather than drinking it.

 

[Lauraann]

I'd be intersested in answers too. I have the powder and made the mistake of putting it in a smoothie. lol ended up eating rather than drinking it.

I am going to ask my dr tomorrow so will let you know what she says xx

 

[dawnmc]

Well good luck with that Laura, I doubt they will have an answer tho' they tend to disaprove of alternative stuff. They may never have heard of it.

 

[Lauraann]

Well good luck with that Laura, I doubt they will have an answer tho' they tend to disaprove of alternative stuff. They may never have heard of it.

True, most gp's only know the basics about diabetes, when my readings were high last year my gp just wanted me on insulin which I refused and when I visited my diabetes specialist consultant he said insulin wasn't necessary yet and I managed to reduce them by being stricter with myself

 

[Lauraann]

just seen my gp and she said its ok to go on inisitol and also magnesium and coenzyme q10 so going to be rattling soon

 

[dawnmc]

I rattle you want to see the stuff I take.

 

[Lauraann]

I rattle you want to see the stuff I take.

what do you take Dawn and does it help :?:

 

[dawnmc]

I think what I take does help, but loathe to stop taking any of them in case I stop the wrong one.
Vit B12, Wow won't stop taking that gives me so much energy and I get through the day no problem. Mind you I am veggie so do need it.
Vit C dont know if it stops colds but I use echinacea for that, only if I start with a cold mind you.
Alpha lipoic acid
Chromium
Vit D
Co-Enzyme 10 - thats good for the heart, esp if you are on statins, which I'm not.
5HTP.
And Inositol when I remember.
Got some Berberine coming too. Its supposed to drop BG, its been used for thousands of yrs for diabetes or people with high blood sugar.