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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cugila" data-source="post: 183016" data-attributes="member: 15325">Re: DR advised once diagnosed can never come off metformin??Metformin can indeed stimulate weight loss in individuals. It has been known for some time now. It's main purpose is to reduce BG levels, but it was found that some individuals lost some weight......how much of that is down to the reduced carbs, lower Bg levels or Metformin is debatable ??  It is now sometimes prescribed by some GP's 'off licence' as an aid to weight loss, even in non-Diabetic's and added to Type 1 Insulin therapy. It also has one of it's side effects listed as Anorexia...... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> Used with a sensible individualised Diabetic friendly diet you shouldn't really have any problems with it.</blockquote>

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