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Hi! I was diagnosed with insulin resistance this year. My blood sugar level is completely normal (for now). I was put on metformin to help lower my blood insulin level which is extremely high. I am having a hard time adjusting to the metform do the gastro problems ever get better or should i see about switching meds?

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Hi Lori of course you belong here. Insulin resistance is a big problem for many. Do the affects go away, for many they never have them, for others they get better. Some can not tolerate it at all, then others find the met ex works better its the same price at walmart or target as the regular. I have to ask do you test to see what your bs are and have you cut out refined carbs. That would be boxed or bagged foods they raise the bs the most. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Re: Do I belong here? **by jumpnfool** Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:18 pm

lynnhubbard wrote:

Hi! I was diagnosed with insulin resistance this year. My blood sugar level is completely normal (for now). I was put on metformin to help lower my blood insulin level which is extremely high. I am having a hard time adjusting to the metform do the gastro problems ever get better or should i see about switching meds?

Lynn - yes you do. Although most of us talk about high blood glucose, IR can also lead to diabetes because it forces your pancreas to work harder and harder until the pancreas fails. Once that happens, you are a diabetic.

It's also possible that eventually you'll also suffer from high blood glucose as your body's own insulin production fails to keep up.

The goal for you is to reduce IR. And the way you do that is by changing lifestyle habits now. Increase your physical activity, get off of refined carbs so you're not loading your system with fast sugar and lose weight if you're overweight.

Physical activity that increases muscle mass as well as aerobic activity to increase blood circulation will help your body use the insulin more effectively.

Good luck and welcome aboard. Maybe we can have a new topic called the IR thread.

Cheers.

Re: Do I belong here? **by kirla44** Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:00 pm

Lori Lynn

I follow a low carb diet and my numbers dropped real quickly. I believe eating fresh vegetables like salads, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, pickles, sauerkraut, coleslaw, onions, garlic and Etc. Helps lower insulin resistance. Need to stay away from potatoes, corn and peas or any Starchy vegetables. I found that most Chinese Restaurants have a mixed vegetable dish that tastes pretty good. I found only one place that made my Blood Sugar spike a little and now I don’t buy anything from there. My wife makes me some vegetable stir-fry and she mixes several vegetables together and its eatable most of the time.

When Dx, I swore that I would never use a sugar substitute, but I now use Splenda. Wal-mart sells chocolate syrup sweetened with Splenda, Tastes good with low carb soymilk.

Lately I make what I call TVP Chocolate Cake. It’s made from soy. I love it, and its low carb and doesn’t spike my blood sugar. I eat a piece every day at lunch.

Good Luck

Kevin

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lynnhubbard wrote:

Hi! I was diagnosed with insulin resistance this year. My blood sugar level is completely normal (for now). I was put on metformin to help lower my blood insulin level which is extremely high. I am having a hard time adjusting to the metform do the gastro problems ever get better or should i see about switching meds?

lori
i am also new here as well and i have/had the exact same problem you have....i have a very high insulin resist as well but my BS stays about normal i was put on metformin to lower my IR but could not take it because of the gastro problems doc keep telling me its a side effect and it would go away but never did after 3 weeks ...so i took myself off it now i am on januvia just started a couple of days ago and so far no problems you might see your doc and see if this would be a option for you as well....doesn't hurt to ask...all the best

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lynnhubbard wrote:

Hi! I was diagnosed with insulin resistance this year. My blood sugar level is completely normal (for now). I was put on metformin to help lower my blood insulin level which is extremely high. I am having a hard time adjusting to the metform do the gastro problems ever get better or should i see about switching meds?

G'day and welcome.

Could you define "My blood sugar level is completely normal (for now)" please? When are you testing, related to your meals, and what is your HbA1c?

Read this to see why I ask (click on the coloured text): Test, test, test.

Similarly, how and when is your blood insulin level being measured?

What dose of metformin are you on and when do you take it?

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