Metformin - Aids Dieting???

[tomm181]

Hi I was told yesterday that Metformin helps with losing weight is this true? If so how?

I am terrible at portion control, so I know I am not helping myself!

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[LeeLee]

One of the side-effects is loss of appetite. Some doctors prescribe it to non-diabetics to aid weight loss. I found some useful info on wikipedia when first diagnosed. Hope this helps.

 

[Caroline]

I have certainly found metformin is an appetite supresent. Also when I first went on it I need more frequent trips to the loo because it made me want to poo more.

 

[tomm181]

Thanks...

Oh damn...that means I have to work harder on my portion control and my exercise...

Thanks for the information though - too much in Caroline's case ha ha ha!

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[AlisonF]

It also helps reduce insulin resistance - if you are resistant to insulin you need to use more of it which can put weight on. By reducing the resistance, it reduces your insulin requirements. Less insulin, less excess weight. I lost about half a stone when I started taking it due to the reductions I could make in my insulin requirements. But that only works if you are resistant to insulin in the first place.

 

[Caroline]

Oh damn...that means I have to work harder on my portion control and my exercise...

Thanks for the information though - too much in Caroline's case ha ha ha!

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Sorry about that but thought it bestto be upfront about it