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Having PCOS & insulin resistance. However, I am not pre diabetic or I don't have high blood sugar. Can I start taking metformin for weight loss & pcos? I am already exercising & following a diet but it's not working out. Please help me, please recommend if a non diabetic person can take metformin or not

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Does metformin help in decreasing insulin resistance? Also can it help with treating acanthosis nigricans?

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Yes, certainly. ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed glimepride 1 mg+ metformin 500mg Sr+ pioglitazone 15mg, earlier he prescribed me pioglitazone 15mg along with metformin 500mg sr, by observing third medication i feel frequent urine sensation like drop by drop but couldn't get proper urine all the day, so can I continue pioglitazone or should I take only glimepride and metformi

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Need proper consultation to adjust medicine Only one chat is not enough ...  Read More

I had pcos problem for more than a year. Now that my cysts were small my gynaecologist put me on metformin to reduce my weight and insulin levels. But after taking metformin for a month I saw that my TSH levels have dropped almost 60% but my t4 levels r same. Now iam scared whether metformin caused my TSH levels to drop? And will I be hypothyroid i

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No. Metformin doesn’t affect thyroid function ...  Read More

Is Insulin must for gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy? Or Metformin 500 Can Use in Pregnancy. Kindly Suggest

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Insulin is better than using metformin. Discuss with your doctor for more detailed explanation. ...  Read More

I am taking metformin 500mg (TDE) and mecofol OD (OD) , does this combination works? Initial two three days I experience headaches but okay now . Taking this prescription from 2 weeks.

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Yes continue ...  Read More

I was prescribed 1000 mg metformin for my mild pcos for 2 months and the dose got over 9 days back . How long does metformin take to leave the blood ?

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Its effective for fir 6 to 12 hrs so mostly within half day it effect is nil ...  Read More

Hello Sir/ Madam, My wife has a history of PCOS (AMH 10 ). She also had history of recurrent misscariage 4 times (6-7 week). Now she is pregnant again with 17 week. She taking Metformin SR 500 2 times / day. Is metformin safe during whole pregnancy? . Cause some doctor advice us to stop metformin & start insulin.

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Yes ...  Read More

What does plain insulin ? I mean which type of insulin is plain insulin ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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It's is generally regular insulin ...  Read More

Hi i am currently living in pakistan and i am having trouble finding the right obstetrician for my pregnancy. I am 8 weeks right now and the last doctor i went to put me on pregnacare, duphaston and glucophage (metformin). After doing some research online on metformin i found out that it is given to people who have PCOS or diabetes. I have neither.

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yes please follow instructions as your obstetrician says. ...  Read More

I have been asked to start with metformin for my grm if it not helpful than with insulin FIASP flex touch pen .How many minutes before meal do I have to use this???

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Immediately before meals after checking sugar level ...  Read More

What is the right time to take metformin (glimestar m2 forte) 30 min before meal or 30 min after meal . Kindly reply Thank you

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Glimestar M2 Forte contains two medicines, glimepiride and metformin, both used to control blood sugar. It should be taken just before or with your main meal, usually breakfast, if you take it once da ...  Read More

Hi, i have to take insulin along with the medicine however due to some reason I need to travel for some time .I need to know do I need to refrigerate insulin pen as it is not possible does it reduces the effectiveness of insulin please respond.

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You can buy insulin cooling bag available online to keep insulin at desired temp while travelling or keep in ice in handbag in perfect condition. Do not expose to sunlight ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with pcos and the doctor has prescribed metformin 500mg for 3 months. But what is the difference between Metformin 500mg and Metformin 500mg SR? I am confused which one to purchase and it's not clear in the prescription either. Please advise

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Gud evening Dear doctors I'm using konic acid with Urbutin combination (Dermodoc cream) in night before applying cream I'm just wash my face glycolic face wash I'm using 15days results coming slowly I have a oily skin and should I continue this one month otherwise pls sujjest any combination and morning shall I use face wash and wt face wash is bes

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Does taking 5g of metformin at a time kill a patient? How many grams of metformin causes lactic acidosis?

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Hi thanx in advance dr. My weight 105kg height 6feet. On aug 2023 i am diagnosed with diabetes due to kidney stone surgery. From that i am taking humanmix insulin mrng 15, night 10 afternoon trajenta 5mg. In aug my hba1c is 9.6 after last month i checked hba1c is 6%. Now i changed my insulin level. Now i am having 16 hrs fasting method. Is it ok to

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Hi pa .. the hba1c seems erratic .. the change doesn't correlate properly . .. can u WhatsApp on 959798368zero .. or connect here .. I'll help u with issues .. also will fix proper dosing for u .. inn ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed me metformin 500mg twice a day for my pcos but my hba1c is normal do I still require metformin

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Depends on other factors as well like your BMI, fasting insulin levels . Helps with insulin sensitivity in Pcos . You can go ahead with the treatment as per your doctor’s recommendation ...  Read More

Hi- I have been reading a lot of success stories from people dealing with pcos who started using metformin ( they are not diabetic) which helped with their insulin resistance and supported in weight loss. Is it safe for me to start using metformin? I have pcos and thyroid and have been experiencing weight gain last 3 months though I have been eatin

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My wife is 8 weeks pregnant and taking metformin & insulin. As per diabetologist we are checking pp after 2 hours and target is below 140. I came to know from internet that we need to check pp after one hour also. Please advice. Do we have separate targets for one hour po

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My wife is 5 weeks pregnant. Her Hba1c is 6.0 . She was taking Glyciphage SR 500 twice a day. Blood sugar levels - fasting around 110 and pp 140 to 160. Now Our diabetologist started novomix insulin 4-6 units at night. Can we take both metformin and insulin together in pregnancy. Please suggest.

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Dear Sir, A mix of both drugs, metformjn and jnsulin must have been chosen by your diabetologist after due diligence. Thanks. ...  Read More

I am feeling metformin intolerant I am taking metformin But diarrhea is there Kindly help What can done

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Try some other medicine ...  Read More

Hi I'm 29 weeks pregnant, I'm a diabetic before pregnancy,not a gestational diabetes.till now I'm on metformin tablet 500 mg at night .when I entered into 7 th month my sugar levels are increasing with metformin 1gm morning and 1gm night ,but I have done the test yesterday 2gms of metformin is not sufficient for me then my doc told we will go for

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Start insulin better if metformin full dose not work ...  Read More

Hi I have 86 kg, 32 years , have hypertension and 5 week pregnant. As of now I am taking labetalol, ecosprin 75, cor3, selace and Argipreg. 1 month back my fasting insulin was 41.6 so doctor prescribed metformin. But today she asked me to stop metformin onwards. Do my pregnancy will impact from my fasting insulin count 41.6?

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My 20 yrs old daughter's insulin pp serum result is 42.95. she is taking thyroxin 100 mg from past 2 months now her TSH is in normal range. Doctor suggest to give metformin 500 mg for insulin. Pp. Pls suggest will I give metformin to her or not .

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Doctor suggested me for taking insulin 2unit before every meal because of gestational diabetes...I am little bit confused...can I take insulin in an empty stomach or eat some fruits . Then take insulin?

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You can take insulin on an empty stomach but you must eat something within half an hour, as must have been advised by your Doctor. ...  Read More

During gestational diabetes , can I take insulin at morning after eating apple or in an empty stomach ???

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The dose of insulin is adjusted as per your "fasting blood sugar" (which was done during planning the treatment). And she should take her breakfast within the specified time period after taking Insuli ...  Read More

I'm currently in my 31st week of pregnancy. I have been advised to take both metformin and insulin even though my blood sugar levels have never gone beyond 200 mg/dl. Insulin has been advised once every night so as to control FBS. Is insulin really required as I m on metformin tabs already? I have previously been diagnosed with pcos and thyroid

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Your post prandial sugars are on higher side. Dose of insulin or metformin needs to be increased. Consult your doctor for the same. ...  Read More

Iam using metformin500mg one time a day from 4 months..and my periods also regular now..my fasting sugar level and postparandial levels are very normal now..my LMP was ended on 4th august..now I'm feeling little nausea and headaches../uncomfortable sleep ..today mng I did pregnancy test ..there is a very light faint line at T within 2minutes of pou

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Please get a beta HCG levels done to confirm ...  Read More

Hi doctor , My husband is taking 500mg metformin for 10 days ..now we stopped metformin and doing work outs and diet .is it okay to stop metformin

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Why he is taking metformin What disease. What sugar? ...  Read More

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