Metformin temporarily?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Metformin works to increase doctors’ wallets. It doesn’t come with any benefits for you.

My doctor said she wanted me to try metformin before a GLP-1 because it’s more protective of the heart. I should have asked what she meant, but I didn’t. I wish I had because it seems like substantial weight loss would also be really good for cardiovascular health, so how is metformin more protective?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Metformin works to increase doctors’ wallets. It doesn’t come with any benefits for you.

My doctor said she wanted me to try metformin before a GLP-1 because it’s more protective of the heart. I should have asked what she meant, but I didn’t. I wish I had because it seems like substantial weight loss would also be really good for cardiovascular health, so how is metformin more protective?

Not every doctor is good.
The only issue with glp and cardio is the heart attack when you see the price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Metformin works to increase doctors’ wallets. It doesn’t come with any benefits for you.

My doctor said she wanted me to try metformin before a GLP-1 because it’s more protective of the heart. I should have asked what she meant, but I didn’t. I wish I had because it seems like substantial weight loss would also be really good for cardiovascular health, so how is metformin more protective?

Not every doctor is good.
The only issue with glp and cardio is the heart attack when you see the price.

😂

[Anonymous]

My experience.... I lost a TON of weight on metformin when I was trying to get pregnant. It was prescribed for ovarian cysts/PCOS. It was scary how much weight I lost. And I gained it right back after I stopped taking it.

[Anonymous]

Try inositol instead

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:57 y/o post-menopausal female, overweight, hashimoto's hypothyroidism, pre-diabetes (never any meds or even glucose monitoring). A1C has varied from 6.3 to 5.7 - most recently 5.8

New endocrinologist just suggested a very low dose of Metformin because it may facilitate a little weight loss without the concern of regaining if stop the metformin like people tend to with GLPs. (because I wouldn't be losing a really significant amount/ton of weight).

I am 5/6" and my weight currently varie from 186 - 189#. I lost about 20# 3 years ago (dietary and other lifestyle changes) and have generally maintained since. But I obviously still need to lose weight. Dr's suggestion isn't intended as a means of losing another 20# or reaching an ideal goal weight; but losing just 5 is very appealing and makes a difference. I notice a difference even with my weight varying up and down 3# and if I can lose a few pounds and maintain from that lower base, that would be great.

So, my question is, has anyone taken low-dose metformin only temporarily, lost a little weight and not gain it back after stopping? If so, would you recommend trying it? What side effects did you have, any other observations or comments?
TY.

Surprised you aren’t being put on insulin at the same time to target insulin resistance…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Metformin works to increase doctors’ wallets. It doesn’t come with any benefits for you.

Metformin is cheap. I don't understand why you think it enriches doctors.

DP. The drug is cheap but I was told that I would have to come in quarterly to review my progress. That probably has a rack rate of $1,800. Idk how much my insurance pays on the back end.

I am considering it but I was facing job loss so I asked about the prices. It's kind of cheap like an antibiotic.

[Anonymous]

FIL was put on Metformin to control T2D, not to lose weight. Two years later he is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FIL was put on Metformin to control T2D, not to lose weight. Two years later he is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Are you implying these are linked? I am curious.

[Anonymous]

Metformin is a very old, very safe medicine. It is fantastic for preventing and reversing aging. Everyone should be taking it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FIL was put on Metformin to control T2D, not to lose weight. Two years later he is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Are you implying these are linked? I am curious.

The cancer would be linked to uncontrolled diabetes - not metformin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Metformin is a very old, very safe medicine. It is fantastic for preventing and reversing aging. Everyone should be taking it.

Everyone should stay away from sugar. Period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FIL was put on Metformin to control T2D, not to lose weight. Two years later he is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Are you implying these are linked? I am curious.

The cancer would be linked to uncontrolled diabetes - not metformin.

FIL is the second person (the other person is not in the family) who has pancreatic cancer. I don’t know if it linked to Metformin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FIL was put on Metformin to control T2D, not to lose weight. Two years later he is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Are you implying these are linked? I am curious.

The cancer would be linked to uncontrolled diabetes - not metformin.

FIL is the second person (the other person is not in the family) who has pancreatic cancer. I don’t know if it linked to Metformin.

It isn’t.

[Anonymous]

I'd see someone else and ask about GLP-1s. Why would you not use a drug that will help all your goals including weight loss?