notorius_girl, I totally agree with your decision about Metformin. I've decided to go the alternative route for those same reasons. I want to be the least aggressive as possible and work my way UP to Metformin some time in the future (the far future hopefully), and only when it's necessary. If I do it right, and I'm lucky, I might be able to avoid it altogehter. You may want to consult with a naturopath to see what's best for your specific situation. There are several people here who've been placed on a regimen of a combination of supplements tailored to their needs. Others of us are on a "generic" regimen. YMMV.
As for the low glycemic diet, it works to help your body deal with insulin resistance as you're introducing a lot fewer simple carbohydrates into your system. There are several versions of this approach to eating: South Beach, Low Glycemic Index diet, etc. Essentially, you're eliminating simple carbs (e.g. white bread, white rice, potatoes) and substituting them for complex carbs (e.g. whole grains). And they're different: some eating plans allow for a few sweet potatoes, others eliminate them entirely. Again, YMMV.
I read the The New Glucose Revolution to help me start out and it did work. I have to get back to that. You could also try The GL (Glycemic Load) Diet for Dummies. Tons of books to choose from.
Good luck!
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