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07-16-2008, 12:06 AM
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Hi all.
I've been diagnosed abou 3 years ago.
I am so depressed over my insulin levels.
I'm on 2000mg metformin, and my insulin is about 25.
If I can get my insulin into nornal levels I will be so happy!
This really depresses me...
Anyone had success with lowering insulin levels?
Thanks
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07-16-2008, 12:34 AM
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I'm sure you've heard this, but a low-glycemic index diet can really help insulin levels. I was diagnosed and put on Metformin and a low GI diet and when I went back for a re-check a couple months later, my insulin levels were back to where they should be. I also continued my exercise routine, and my doctor did say that atleast 30 minutes of exercise daily can help bring down insulin levels. I hope this helps some! | |
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07-16-2008, 12:47 AM
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Thank you so much.
Yes, I remember being on a low-glycemic diet for about a week, and I felt terrific.
So I'm gonna go back to that...
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07-16-2008, 01:42 AM
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Good Luck!!! | |
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07-16-2008, 01:52 AM
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I wish you the best of luck! I'm on the diet as well, so if you need to vent, I'm here! Let us know how it goes!!! | |
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07-16-2008, 06:30 PM
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I'm gonna check some of the low-glycemic eating books at the library.
Before I started Metformin, my insulin was 114. My doctor said he never saw anyone with that high of a level.
With 2000mg of Met, my insulin is down to 25.
Before, I had only lost 25 pounds before I got my period on my own. That was so awesome!
So I'm gonna shoot for about 10 percent of my body weight. I currently weigh 298.
Thanks for the help... | |
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