Metformin alone is unlikely to do the trick but in combination with Low GI eating, lots of excerise it can def help with weightloss as it helps to regulate your insuline levels. My dietican (Dalene Rottier, London Endocrine Clinic) described PCOS as a chair with four legs 1) Metformin 2) LOW GI eating 3) Excerise and 4) Sleep and stress management. Now what happens if one leg is missing? The chair becomes unstable and that is the same with your PCOS, all four needs to be managed and worked on at the same time.
So, metformin on its own is unlikely to do the job. I have been on metformin for 6 months now and have come off Dianette, since then I have had cycles like clock work every 32 days. I have lost 8kg (but over 6 months mind) and have another 5kg to go. Its a struggle but Im getting there.
So in short, there is no wonder drug out there, its a combination of life style choices and it is an every day battle. But if you are prepared to do the work, you will eventually see results. Please see the website Diagnose me first for more info on Low GI and contact details to the wonderful team that I have had so much help from. |