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[quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote]

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