Gem2be

Hi there,

I'm a thin cyster with a fasting insulin of 2.5. My RE won't prescribe Metformin for me because of the chance of having a hypoglycemic episode. I'm not sure if that is even a real possibility.

Anyone with low insulin try met? How did you feel on it, what changes if any have you noticed? I really want to try it, my options are dwindling!

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Carolina5070

I have low insulin, and I just started taking Met so we will see how it goes. My gyn said the max she would allow me to take is 1000mg/day. Right now I'm on 500mg for a little bit before I try 1000mg. She did say that we would have to make sure I didn't have any issues with hypoglycemia, but if I felt okay on it, it could help regulate hormone levels.

See this other post as well:

Metformin & not IR?

eizzil

I dont know what my levels were but i did have the glucose tolerance test which came back as normal. But i dont know if it was low or jsut normal if i remember rightly it was around 3. My doctor still put me on metformin at the moment im still only on 500mgs but when im on full dose i will be on 1700mgs as it says in my signature. i think the thing to do is have more than one test done to make sure its absolutely correct as a level, personally with a level like that i wouldnt want to take it, but then again i always take it with food and make sure that i eat properly throughout the day, maybe ask your doctor if hes willing to look at other options

Good Luck

Lizzie xxx

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Gem2be

How are you girls feeling on met???
Have you noticed any changes yet? I would love to hear how its going.
I have an appointment tomorrow with the RE, I am going to ask for the 3rd time to try met. I feel I need to be persistent about this, all the risks of taking injectibles far outweigh the risks with metformin in my opinion.

Good luck ladies!

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March/April 09 Clomid 50mg CD3-7 (O CD 34!) BFN.
May/09 Clomid 50mg CD3-7 (O'd CD18) BFN.
June/09 HSG (Clear!).
June/09 Clomid 50mg CD3-7 (O CD 26) ( IUI) BFN.
July/09 Clomid 50mg CD3-7 (O Cd23) (TI).