Best alternative to Metformin

[epguy]

I was taken off 2000mg Metformin per day (for 18 months)when my body hair began to fall out ( its known to dramatically lower testosterone!)
I lost 15kg (now 70kg-11stone 5'11") and my Hba1c was down to 40 but after 3 months and a foreign holiday (couldn't find my favourite zero sugar mixer in the bars!) its back up to 59.
If I was offered another drug what would be an alternative to Metformin? There are so many out there; all with different advantages/disadvantages but my testosterone is back to normal and I would rather not go onto a drug that may have the same drawbacks.

 

[DaveB]

Hi. It's unusual for Metformin to have any effect on Testosterone. There is no real equivalent to Metformin but other drugs which may help in different way

 

[Leadinglights]

Do you not think that by making some concerted effort with your diet that you could bring your levels down. Getting a bit more exercise would help as well if you can.
Have a look at this link to see if a low carb approach would help you before trying other medication.

Freshwell Low Carb Project - Home

lowcarbfreshwell.com

 

[Drummer]

@epguy there is Berberine - which is supposed to be effective - but simply eating low carb is a very effective way to lower blood glucose levels.