I was doing my own research and started low-carbing, and I also heard a lot of great things about metformin, so I went to my doctor and insisted she refer me to a gynecologist. I stopped getting a period on my own, so my doctor gave me provera every three months to induce one. My weight skyrocketed from 125 to 150 in 2 months, hair started growing on my sideburns, chin, nipples, and lower abdomen. I started showing symptoms of PCOS about a year ago. Forget starvation and fad diets - join the healthy eating crowd! You may register by clicking here, it's free! I just wanted to share my good news for those of you who are on metformin and are wondering about how it will work for you. Bernstein Diabetes Solution and any other healthy low-carb diet or plan, all are welcome in our lowcarb community. Support for Atkins diet, Protein Power, Neanderthin (Paleo Diet), CAD/CALP, Dr. Metformin Success Story : Pcos Forum : Active Low-carber Forums Next week, well, I'll be 60 years old, but look and feel nearly as good as I did 20 years ago. My glucose levels remain under 100 now, and I'm back to wearing small clothes. I have lost 100 pounds this year, and haven't taken oral meds for Type 2 since late January. Because I was in poor physical condition, I didn't over-exercise, but walked regularly. I immediately dropped all white foods (sugar, flour, rice, potatoes) and dropped artificial sweeteners. A Chinese tradition medicine doctor took one long, disapproving look at me and patted my stomach, and that touch allowed anger to rise in me that snapped me to my senses with a vengeance. My knees hurt, the meds I was taking had me swinging from highs to lows, and I had constant diarrhea, low energy, and found myself feeling irritable without much provocation. A year ago, I refused to go to the 40th year reunion because I was wearing a size 20. I was depressed because ten years ago, I had sported a size 2 dress at my 30th high school reunion. I excused my condition for five years with the fact that I was getting older. Reason: Added weight I wish to encourage anyone who is having trouble releasing weight and suffering from its complications with Diabetes. I am setting goals - twenty at a time! Last edited by thisstinks 08-01-2011 at 15:47. Can 't wait to get below 200! Then I will have 60 more lbs to go. I know we have all had success with low carb but has anyway had success after losing all the weight? Oh yeah, I am holding steady at 203 lbs. There is a discussion now about if all Type 2's will eventually need insulin and the disease being progressive even after losing weight. I "look" at another board but don't post there because you guys are a lot more positive.
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