jamie77

I'm diagnosed as being slightly IR. I was on metformin (500 mgs), but since falling pregnant, and now breastfeeding my son, my ob gyn said not to take it at all.

So what measures can I take to prevent developing Type II diabetes - that is besides losing weight and exercising?

Thanks

Jamie77

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Age 32
Hypothyroid (100mg eltroxin)

Have 2 gr8 kids after diagnosis
Son: age 6 & a half (Chlomid baby) - 2002
Daughter: 5 (Total surprise) - 2004
Currently TTC no. 3
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cystermoon

If you were lucky enough not to get gestational diabetes during pg, you are off to a good start in my opinion. If you watch your carbs, exercise, and as soon as you stop breastfeeding, start back up on the Met, you are well on your way to keeping diabetes at bay.

*There is no fool-proof guarantees that you won't get diabetes, but maybe you can prevent it from coming sooner than later.

jamie77

Thanks for the positive viewpoint. I didn't get gestational diabetes so I guess that's an advantage for me. I'm trying to lose the weight right now by exercising and low carbing. Hope it works.

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Age 32
Hypothyroid (100mg eltroxin)

Have 2 gr8 kids after diagnosis
Son: age 6 & a half (Chlomid baby) - 2002
Daughter: 5 (Total surprise) - 2004
Currently TTC no. 3
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cystermoon

Good luck to you!