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How soon after LCHF were you able to cut back/out on Metformin.
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<blockquote data-quote="pleinster" data-source="post: 1546829" data-attributes="member: 221545"><p>I was never on Metformin. I was, however, on Gliclazide (a stronger drug)...which I stopped (by choice) to focus on diet only (LCHF) as soon as I had made the decision. All I noticed was lower blood sugars, less light-headedness and a better sleep as well as the satisfaction of taking control. I am on quite a cocktail of other drugs following a kidney transplant (not caused by diabetes), like yourself, want to be on as few as possible. I wanted to stop, so I stopped (over two years ago, after about two months of taking it). I have never regretted it. I did inform my doctor I was stopping. To my knowledge Metformin does not really directly reduce blood sugar much at all but it is a "good drug" which has other benefits. We all differ. I would speak to your doctor about it...saying you want to see how your blood sugars are through diet alone and see what is said. Then, informed, make your own mind up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pleinster, post: 1546829, member: 221545"] I was never on Metformin. I was, however, on Gliclazide (a stronger drug)...which I stopped (by choice) to focus on diet only (LCHF) as soon as I had made the decision. All I noticed was lower blood sugars, less light-headedness and a better sleep as well as the satisfaction of taking control. I am on quite a cocktail of other drugs following a kidney transplant (not caused by diabetes), like yourself, want to be on as few as possible. I wanted to stop, so I stopped (over two years ago, after about two months of taking it). I have never regretted it. I did inform my doctor I was stopping. To my knowledge Metformin does not really directly reduce blood sugar much at all but it is a "good drug" which has other benefits. We all differ. I would speak to your doctor about it...saying you want to see how your blood sugars are through diet alone and see what is said. Then, informed, make your own mind up. [/QUOTE]
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