Fri, Aug-31-07, 10:54
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Senior Member
Posts: 150
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 372/236.6/199
BF:
Progress: 78%
Location: South Carolina, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranch9681
I don't understand the whole Metformin thing... are you diabetic, or does your MD just prescribe it as a weight loss pill?
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"Many women with PCOS are insulin resistant. With this condition, the ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in transporting glucose (sugar) from the blood stream into muscle and tissue is greatly diminished. Metformin improves the cell’s response to insulin, and helps move glucose into the cell. As a result, your body will not be required to make as much insulin (1). "
Hope that helps!
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