Metmorphin with bitter gourd

[Kris80]

Hello,

Can we eat bitter gourd whilst using Metmorphin ? I am worried about hypo as I understand Bitter Gourd is very good for lowering down the BG(s) ....

For first time in my life - I just tasted Bitter Gourd today and after 2 hours my BG came down to 4.8 (Surprised to see this)

I gone through some links below but just want to touchbase with all of you who are very helpful in giving valuable suggestions ....
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/natural-therapies/bitter-melon.html

Please advise.

 

[Patricia21]

I didnt think you got hypos with Metformin thats what I have read.

 

[adrian207]

Found this. It might help.............................

 

[adrian207]

I didnt think you got hypos with Metformin thats what I have read.

I've read in lots of places that if you're on Metformin you're not supposed to get Hypos. I've only been on it for 6 weeks now but haven't felt any of the symptoms of a Hypo. My BS readings have come down in that time from 27 to the 5-7's range after changing my diet to a low carb one.

 

[Patricia21]

I dont know what bitter groude is

 

[adrian207]

I dont know what bitter groude is

see above post. It's like a watermelon type fruit with bumps all over it. Found on most markets on asian veg stalls. An Asian friend of mine told me about them and he has type 2.

 

[adrian207]

OH MY GOURD.........................look what I just bought.

Just need to find out exactly how to cook it and what I can add it to.

 

[deepsea]

I just juice the bitter gourd and have noticed BS falling from reading of 9/10 to just below 6 in two hours.

To reduce the bitter taste, when juicing, I add lime, ginger and celery juice.

Today I added beetroot juice.

Just play around with ingredient for getting the right taste so as not to be put off due to bitter taste.

 

[jack412]

Found this. It might help.............................
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good post mate, you did well

 

[))Denise((]

You can also get it as capsules.

 

[Kat100]

Bitter gourd is great cooked with lentils in a tomato and coconut sauce ...with lovely indian spices and fresh coriander ...
I just use tumeric and chilli with a little ginger and garlic ....

Also a great laxitive as a vegetable in its own right ....

Yes you can have hypos on metformin .....your diet is important to maintain balance .....
it is a nice meal ....don't dismiss it .....kat x

 

[jack412]

You can also get it as capsules.

they did a study on it and max dose 2000 is about one 500mg metformin and it really isn't cost efective or should be consumed in doses that have the same effect as a ~500mg metformin
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874110009219

 

[Kris80]

Bitter gourd is great cooked with lentils in a tomato and coconut sauce ...with lovely indian spices and fresh coriander ...
I just use tumeric and chilli with a little ginger and garlic ....

Also a great laxitive as a vegetable in its own right ....

Yes you can have hypos on metformin .....your diet is important to maintain balance .....
it is a nice meal ....don't dismiss it .....kat x

If we get hypos using bitter gourd then it would be dangerous right ? Do we still consider eating it whilst on meteformin ?

 

[Kat100]

If we get hypos using bitter gourd then it would be dangerous right ? Do we still consider eating it whilst on meteformin ?

I don't get hypos eating bitter gourd ....

But you can get hypos on metformin ...and for other reasons ....and causes ....

You can always ask you gp to refer you to a dietitien for sound advice ...

 

[deepsea]

Friends,

I have been having one bitter gourd juice (approx 6 inches long) on daily basis. To reduce the bitter taste I also add other vegatable for example beetroot, celery, kale, ginger or lime juice.

From my experience i have never seen the BG level FALL more than 3 mmo/l

I don't have any fear of going into a hypo situation.

If you want to try bitter gourd juice and want eliminate the fear of going into a hypo sutuation then I suggest going with a one half size of bitter gourd. In that case avoid kale & beetroot just add celery, ginger & lime juice.

Hope it helps & Best wishes