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Self proscribed Metformin

2017-11-26 20:54:00
I have PCOS. I tried loosing weight and it didn't work so I started taking metformin. I'm worried about negative side effects and will it worsen any insulin resistance symptoms if I come off it? (I haven't even been told by my GP that I am insulin resistant I just guessed)
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Metformin actually improve insulin resistance. What is your fasting insulin level ?

Answered2017-11-28 13:05:55

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