I personally think that the fact that you lost weight on Metformin supports the doctors suspicion that you are insulin resistant, but not diabetic.
Lifestyle changes (diet, weight loss, exercise). Insulin resistance can be managed in two ways. First, the need for insulin can be reduced.
The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care. "I have been on this medication about 3 years up until recently no problem it helped me to lose weight and manage my insulin resistance well. Then I got rare serious side effect lactic acidosis which occurs in 1 out of 10,000 people. unlucky me. now after being treated for the lactic acidosis I try to take the medication again and it makes me feel really unwell and ill. I miss being able to take it. Maybe I will be able to take something different instead because I can't leave my Insulin Resistance uncontrolled." "I was diagnosed with Insulin Resistance and put on Metformin (1000mg twice a day.) I keep hearing that people are losing weight with this medicine; however, I have been taking it for a year and still no weight loss. WHY??? My doctor even stated, "Hum, your not losing any weight". " Anonymous (taken for 1 to 2 years) March 2, 2015','url':'http://www.drugs.com/comments/metformin/for-insulin-resistance.html','og_descr':'Reviews and ratings for metformin when used in the treatment of insulin resistance syndrome. 18 reviews submitted.
Insulin Resistance and the use of Metformin : Effects on Body Weight use, metformin has often been cited as having weight loss benefits.
About a year ago, I was exhibiting signs of insulin resistance. I took Metformin for about seven years before I had weight loss surgery; after.
Reviews for Metformin to treat Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Sort by. "I had been prescribed metformin for weight loss and being pre-diabetic. My GP wanted.