I was on metformin for 90 days from September of 22. Since then I went from 285 lbs to 224lbs. By September of 23. I also during this time I set a certain diet for my self. No bread, no sugar, no juices, no soda, that there helped in the weight loss. Not eating big amounts of food. And eating healthy foods. The weight loss will come right back if you do not maintain a strict diet and exercise. This is how i lost my weight after my stent and finding out that I had diabetes. Now I do not have diabetes and I am maintaining my weight without a problem.

@PrevMedHealth

8 ай бұрын

Congratulations!🎉🎈

@Jackiechan007

3 ай бұрын

Bro, if you changed your diet 360 then you don’t need metformin!

@joec2083

3 ай бұрын

@@Jackiechan007 i am off the metformin. I still stick to a diet that works for me. Weight loss is something that takes time. Quick to put it on slow to remove. Lol.

It took me about a month after starting the medication to start losing weight, side effects lasted 2 weeks. Now I lost 5 lbs in a week a month later. I'm new to it, and I'm astounded how much fuller I feel after eating a little food. Progress is amazing. Eating so much less in evenings, more energy.

I have been taking Metformin for over 4 months and I am down 52 pounds. But I added exercise and watched my portions also. My A1C has dropped from 8.7 to 5.7 within 3 months. My doctor told me she has never had a patient with that success before in such a short period of time.

@neat24

5 жыл бұрын

May I ask what you weighed to begin with and how tall are you?

@sherylw4910

5 жыл бұрын

Neat I am 5’6 and I started out at 252.

@neat24

5 жыл бұрын

@@sherylw4910 that is absolutely amazing!! I am proud of you, keep up the good work Sheryl! 👍

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@jarihonkanen2215

5 жыл бұрын

Good work! Continue working and improving. Next summer and the following years, there will be a new face on the beach ;)

Great video I have been taking metformin for about 3 months with diet and exercise I am down 40 lb with zero side effects thank you for the great information

@rossanajaouhari7803

5 жыл бұрын

I've been taking it for 2 weeks now but no weight loss. When did you start losing weight?

@steelstunners1862

4 жыл бұрын

What dosage? I found I didn’t lose anything

@lilylangman5620

6 ай бұрын

Ive been on metformin for yrs no change in weight

Coming from someone with an academic science background outside the medical field, I REALLY appreciate you citing all of your sources and that you read up on the current literature so thoroughly! We need more doctors like you!!

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

why hasn't this Dr gone viral! Thank YOU

Thank you so much for posting these metformin videos! There isn’t enough about it’s other benefits on KZread! You are an incredible man 🙏🏻

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I've been taking metformin for 3 weeks and went down a pants size already. I'm not diabetic but I do have insulin resistance. I'm losing weight faster with metformin than I did doing keto.

@jasonj7755

Жыл бұрын

So no keto ?

@GeorgeGlass298

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonj7755 keto was great until it wasn't. I lost 130lbs with it. I did keto for almost 6 years until it completely whacked out my hormones to where I couldn't even sleep anymore unless I ate carbs. I was a die hard believer in keto thinking I was going to do it the rest of my life but my body disagreed lol. Keto's great for short-term.

@debpoli85

8 ай бұрын

@@GeorgeGlass298interesting to hear your story. I’m no expert, but I believe more in low carb, not keto. Keto for short term, sure. Works wonders. But as for lifestyle, I believe low carb is the healthiest way of eating.

@user-kf3lr3gb9h

8 ай бұрын

Do you know if it's safe to do keto while taking metformin?

@GeorgeGlass298

8 ай бұрын

@@user-kf3lr3gb9h yes it's perfectly safe.

The first thought when you start the video is I wish my son to be like this doctor ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for this wonderful and very informative video. It is a rarity these days in youtube to actually find science based material, detailed, and easily explained. Might I suggest that It would be even more helpful if you could put the links in the description box below the video, of all the studies you had printed out ( and yes I loved that you printed out your reading material.) Kind Regards

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

+amy2gr Thank you. I'd like to out more info, like citations on slides. I'm working to balance the demands of a busy practice with continued video improvement.

I really appreciate you sharing such high quality, research backed information from a professional perspective. Lay people like myself don't get such detailed treatment typically from a normal physician interaction.

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

+Andries Malan Thank you, Mr Malan. That is the idea. Good medicine is mostly teaching and patient engagement. This is a legacy thing for me. The videos are now reaching far more than I could on a patient-by-patient practice. We are now using these in our operations for support of patient teaching activities.

@Jan96106

6 жыл бұрын

Andries: Yes, it is nice that he has the research compiled in a video. I do a lot of research myself whenever I have a medical issue. I have access to all the databases through college libraries. You may have access to these through a public library, or you could visit a college library, and some journal articles (not all) are available free on-line through regular internet searches. Many (not all) medical journal articles are not that difficult for a lay audience to understand. It is impossible to rely completely on doctors. I have eye issues, and most of my specialists spend five minutes tops for my appointments. (Of course, I do have a number of tests before I'm ushered into the room to see them.) I have had to check the indexes/databases to understand what was going wrong and what I could expect for each of my emergencies. Most doctors don't realize all the negative psychological effects lack of knowledge creates: the fear, the worry, the uncertainty. Patients need information and need to play an active role in decision making, whenever possible, instead of remaining in the dark.

@green15838

5 жыл бұрын

You have to watch where the information coming from because if I sell dogs I also sell dog food.Big pharma will sell you a boat full of holes and charge you extra for a paddle.

Informative. Easy to listen to… and siting your sources. I’m so impressed!!!!

@PrevMedHealth

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Join Our Live Broadcast Every Wednesday! @11am EST. For more information please visit our website prevmedhealth.com/ & www.jubilee.health/. To learn more watch our videos on KZread kzread.info/dron/moEsq6a6ePXxgZeA4CVrUw.html

This was really helpful, thanks.

Another wonderful video from the best Doctor on the net.

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Very helpful thank you ! So much information between the first and this video. P. S. LOVIN THE GOATEE DOC!

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@g99se9

2 жыл бұрын

It’s called a “Van Dyke”. A goatee involves only the chin.

very nice video on pcos. and great suggestions for health.

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

+Aaliyah Rasheed Thank you.

I'm going to be starting metformin at 250mg (breaking a 500mg in half). I was on seroquel for 8 years. Im off of it now, but the hunger problems persist. Definitely gonna start working out, weight vest + stairmaster or just walking a mile to and from my house. I hope this combo does the trick. I can go hard in the gym, strength gains, but..... still a donut =\ , and I used to be a stick-figure cross country runner most of my life. Love your vids man, gives me hope!

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that

@zaidk3625

9 ай бұрын

What's the result now....

@pbk977

9 ай бұрын

@zaidk3625 I started ozempic in April. Weight came off , 240lbs to 195 lbs. I cook at home & walk alot , thats really it. I don't feel hunger on this stuff . Side effects are kind of crazy though

It sounds like this would be good for everyone! Do you think it will become something we can all buy over the counter?

Dr Brewer , do you still recommend the mimic fasting. I am breaking my carb addiction.

Would you explain the two different fasting methods that you mentioned in the beginning of this video?

Such a great video thanks. GLP-1 meds are the rage now. Gastric sleeve is claimed to reduce not just stomach volume but also gherelin secretion. We need a grand unified approach.

@PrevMedHealth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thanks so much for this informative video 👍👍👍

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

54 yo post menopause - weight started piling on at age 48 during menopause - now almost 300 lbs (total caregiver for my 87 YO bed bound Dad (lower GI CA) only work per diem in ER when I can get a sitter- so very sedimentary life) - no high BP, no other conditions and not on any meds. Had an A1C this week- 5.7 originally went to doc because of weight gain and ferocious appetite. Started Metformin tonight actually, changing diet to low carb starting tomorrow. I also have an apt tomorrow with the gastroenterologist - first visit tomorrow on my 6 month pre gastric sleeve sx.. VERY informative! Thank you for this video Doctor, I am very hopeful that if I stick with the low carb diet and start to get some activity- I can lose this weight, hopefully bypass any invasive methods!

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

You are attacking this from multiple fronts! Thanks for sharing that. Good luck!

just the video I was looking for , thanks

@PrevMedHealth

2 жыл бұрын

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i am using metformin for anti aging - so far i love it and it makes my mood so much better. thank you for your video

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@justynjonn

3 жыл бұрын

Really? How does it improve your mood?

For me its: IF (18/6)+ low carb + calorie deficit + metformin and loosing weight very fast - 500 gram a day! I take 500 gr around midday with my first meal and 1 in the evening before I go to sleep.

This is so informative and with actual references 🙌🏼. I was diagnosed with pre diabetes years ago and started taking 850mg twice a day. Recently I moved to a different country and my physician here told me that I didn’t need to keep taking metformin anymore so I stopped. I’ve gained 20 pounds ever since (the highest weight I’ve ever had) and there’s nothing that seems to help me loosing weight. Now I understand

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing that

@lelandmark6042

3 жыл бұрын

dont know if anyone gives a damn but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend for the last days xD

@carsonalijah6564

3 жыл бұрын

@Leland Mark Yea, I have been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :)

Hello Doctor, can I use metformin with a liquid diet like the Cambridge diet?

So indeed is extended release better? That is what my doctor has given to me to take. Metformin ER 500 mg twice a day.

TY for sharing I asked if i could take half & they were hesitant

awesome video! thank you!

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

+Jason Lemoine Thanks.

How can one utilize metformin intermittently to stay lean and retain insulin sensitivity? 2 months 2 months off repeat etc ? Thanks.

Very helpful material. I'd like to hear your thoughts about the new medication Victoza.

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I did a video on Victoza a few months ago. There are a lot of people on Liraglutide/Saxenda/Victoza for both weight loss and diabetes. There are risks, but many obviously feel like they are worth it. What are your specific questions about Victoza? Does this address them? kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4WEuZexncybmdY.html

I lost 43 pounds and got stuck. I haven't lost any more weight. I have insulin resistance and PCOS but my AC1 is finally under control. (5.1) My doctor prescribed me 2000 mg a day. I would love to lose another 52 pounds. My weight goal is 143 pounds.

@TheMabes69

Жыл бұрын

Same here...now I'm doing keto too and increasing walking and added weight training

I have been keto for 2 years, actually went off insulin and did well for a while, but then my blood sugars rose, and rose and rose. I was told I was eat9ng to many fats, so to go down to 50 grams, and less then 15 total carbs( was doing 20 total carbs ) and to drop my protein to 90. I’m still not into ketosis and am strick keto, been weaighing food etc. I got 500 mg of metformin from my doctor today, as my blood sugars are all over the place, from 128 to 159 so I’m hoping this will help me get back down in sugars and ketosis. I lost 12t pounds the first year on keto, and this last year gained 40 pounds back. Do you think metformin will help lower my sugars and help me get back into ketosis ? Any info you can give me would be a blessing

Can one take metformin with berberine over the counter if no result with metformin only after sometime?? Thank you for you informative video. You are awesome.

Thanks for such good interesting information

@PrevMedHealth

2 жыл бұрын

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This video is awesome 👏 .!

Thank you for such valuable info! Do you think Berberine would be an equal to Metformin? It’s my understanding that they have a somewhat similar mechanism of action. Again, thank you for this Goldmine of info!

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Berberine is not nearly as strong as metformin.

@orcuttcat

2 жыл бұрын

it's my understanding that berberine would be great but the body has a hard time absorbing it ??

@happygolucky9595

Жыл бұрын

@@PrevMedHealth thank you for your reply...you need a noble prize for your service to mankind since obesity is a curse .

@carolyndavasligil1388

Жыл бұрын

Metformin is made from that herb

I’m not insulin resistance. Can I take metformin for weight loss?

No weight loss first 30 days.. took some time to work. Now it's in full throttle

I am pre-diabetic my A1C is 6.2 my doctor prescribed metformin 500g I just started taking it with a healthy diet but as I have sciatica I can do hard exercise but i walk at least 30 minutes a day hopefully my A1C goes down and loose weight !!

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that

I was on this for months, gained weight and was running to the toilet non-stop sometimes when on the street. I have nothing wrong with my blood sugar. The doctor put me on it for weight loss. Debating on whether to go back on it because it didn't do anything but make me sick.

What is the difference between Metformin and meds that lower A1C?

Will this help to keep my blood sugar from bottoming out. I.was diagnosed with diabetes after having the 4 hour GTT and was put on metformin and Byetta. I haven't taken it for three or four years since I changed insurance and doctors. With the A1C my blood sugar is normal. I do know that my glucose bottoms out almost daily or every other day. Just wondering if it would help regulate my sugar and not bottoming out.

Dr. Brewer, do you have any comment about the NDMA contamination of metformin?

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

As the FDA is still investigating the issue, it still recommends the continued use of metformin as prescribed, and I agree. I first discussed the issue in a recent live stream. You can watch the replay here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3ttt9ZreNCsn8Y.html.

Does metformin give u energy?

Thank you 🎉

My blood sugar and menses have always been regular (even when I was obese) but metformin has really helped during my weight loss journey and it keeps my androgens in check. When I don't take metformin for some time, I notice it in my BO and neck hair.

@Devotchka161

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 110lbs less than my highest weight 11 years ago, and have been doing low carb with some carb cycling for about a year to lose the rest of it more quickly.

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Have you tried IF or extended fasting ? Or mimicked fasting?

@Devotchka161

5 жыл бұрын

@@PrevMedHealth I've done a 7 day water fast a few weeks ago, I liked it but next time I do such a fast I'll do it while camping or a time of low-stress, because I just got real crabby towards the end. I'm currently doing moderate IF (about a 6 hr eating window) It's hard for me to eat enough calories in a short time though, I get full rather quickly.

What will be the dosage in pcos patients for weight loss

Are you unable to build muscle ok metformin ? I’m not trying to body build I just want to tone and build my glutes that’s all. And is the change it makes in the gut a positive one?

Hey Dr I want to lose some weight.my blood sugar always less than 100.. do you think I could use metformin to lose weight.. I tried lots of diet.. didn't work...help..

I just started 500mg metformin a week ago for anti aging and weight loss. I'm about 15 lbs overweight. So far no major side effects. I exercise daily and eliminate sugar and processes food.

@sarachaudhry8052

7 ай бұрын

How much weight losse?

@crystalclear292

5 ай бұрын

How’s it going

@remy2378

4 күн бұрын

You don’t need metformin if only 15 pounds. Just go on caloric deficit and exercise. 15 pounds weight loss is easy.

Great job Ford

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Great video, Dr. Brewer. You mentioned titration of dosages. Is that possible for 500mg xr? I️ just began taking metformim once daily with my evening meal. If GI issues are not of concern and over time I️ see no improvements, would doubling an extended release tablet be safe?

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

+talk2bink Yes. It should be. I’ve had people with gi problems start on a half pill as well; with a weekly titration up.

On January 5, 2023 i was admitted to hospital sigmoidectomy, they cut part of my large intestine out, at the time i was at 242 pounds,on July 19, 2023 i was admitted at the hospital again with 743 blood sugar level Ac1 was at 9.8, right now September 19, 2023 I'm at 217 pounds, i take metformin hydrochloride 500mg, but im also taking, pioglitazone 30mg, Losartan 50mg and Ozempic once a week, I have type 2 diabetic. Take 2 types of insulin slow acting Glargine and fast acting Lispro. Before this i never knew about carbs, sugars, I heard about diabetes, I never paid attention, I knew diabetic people will inject insulin but never knew what was high or low blood sugar level, or what foods to eat, i guess was something i was not interested to learn or educate myself on that. Now i know how difficult it is dealing with this.

My appetite went down after 2 days but only certain foods. My dr started me on 500mg bid. I have diarrhea but I’ve had diarrhea everyday multiple times a day for more than 5 years, ever since my gall bladder was removed, so it didn’t really matter. Just made it a tiny bit worse. I can’t take phentermine anymore because I developed sinus tachycardia, I gained over 130lbs in the last few years, and I’m already on Wellbutrin and topamax. If this doesn’t work ( with a changed diet and increase in exercise) I’m gonna have to get gastric sleeve surgery or something. (I did however lose 35 lbs during this lockdown somehow?) Being so heavy is causing me so many health problems at this point. Anyway this video was helpful thanks.

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Good luck in your next steps.

Is the extended release as effective for weight loss as immediate release?

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

I think so. In many, I think it has advantages.

I recently started Metformin for PCOS. I was put on 2000mg of Metformin last winter to deal with weight gain from antipsychotic medication. I had gone from 105 lbs to 115lbs in one month. The Metformin allowed me to maintain my weight for six months, until I no longer needed the Seroquel. I came off both medications and within 8 weeks, gained more 20 lbs. I dropped to an 800k daily diet with 18/6 fasting and no alcohol, no sugar one month ago and I still gained 2.5 lbs a week on the regimen. I tested high on testosterone (6) and DHEA (460) and a fasting blood sugar of 95 (after a 14 hour fast). My 10 year average fasting BS was 55-60 before this. I'm not sure if the Seroquel caused issues or I've always had PCOS, but after restarting Metformin, a week ago, I've already lost 5 lbs. I'm looking forward to eating more than 800 calories, but I'm so happy something is finally stopping the weight gain. Most people think 20 lbs is not a big deal but if you are short and petite--that's a 20% gain. Your information has really helped explain things. I'm still confused on the protein, healthy fat, healthy carb debate--but for now my focus is on eating real food, prepared at home, a balance of each.

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

+Atypical Beauty Guru Thanks for sharing your experience. It will be helpful to others.

How much would you recommend for a 48year old male @260lbs and 6ft2". Thanks Doc.

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The standards start lower and usually build up to 1000 mg (1 gram) twice daily. Like many of my patients, I’m fine on 500 twice daily. Be sure to watch your methylmalonic acid and homocysteine. kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4aimciFo5DTl9I.html

Very informative I started metformin for weight loss on day 4 ( not a diabetic or Pcos pt) doing LC & gym -trying this b/c nothing else is working. Hoping this helps and there is not a lot of info on metformin for WL only out there that I could find so thank you again

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

I agree with John L. (I usually do - he's very well informed.) Also, there is a key issue about low carbs diets; they do NOT result in ghrelin swings like carbs do. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2iG2JenYrixdrA.html Got to the 5 minute mark. get carbs out of your diet and the ghrelin spikes go away. Most people aren't aware of this. I'm thinking about doing a video specifically on this.

Thank you for making this! Im really struggling during my first two weeks. Vomiting and diarrhea, the symptoms are easing up but my appetite is stronger than ever before😅 !

@MITCHIKOSWEIGHTJOURNEY

11 ай бұрын

What time of the day you take it?

@touchmygrassyass

11 ай бұрын

@@MITCHIKOSWEIGHTJOURNEY I had to go from my double dose to one pill a day due to the symptoms lasting over a month. But between 6/7pm with a heavy dinner.

@touchmygrassyass

10 ай бұрын

@@KT31422 honestly I've noticed no difference yet, I'm even eating healthier and working out but so significant changes I can see or that the scale can notice either 😅 medication is easier to take though, long as I don't miss a dose I have no symptoms at this point.

@vsmith113

8 ай бұрын

Are you getting processed foods?

I’m 50yrs and I recently was told that I was prediabetec but doctor suggested that I change my diet; so I went back to jogging 3 times a week and also went on a keto diet; and so I went from 168lbs to 150lbs BUT on this past holiday (2023) I gained 10 lbs; so I’m 160 now and I’m wondering if metformin would allow me to keep off the weight long term’

Thank you for the information. I have started taking metformin for diabetes. I had e-coli recently and was given strong antibiotics. I want to take probiotics to restore my gut health. Can taking probiotics while taking metformin affect my gut in a positive way or would it negate all the good that metformin is going to do to my gut?

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

I would emphasize probiotics, especially after antibiotics. It may be a valid criticism that most probiotics lack biodiversity. But I still think it makes a better gut biome than before.

How to take it ?before bfast or after dinner ?how long before bfast?

@PrevMedHealth

6 жыл бұрын

+Sa a Lots of flexibility here. Usually before breakfast but with breakfast is Ok. Same with even dose.

I have a few questions sir. I just got diagnosed as diabetic by my doc after many years being a pre diabetic. I've been on metformin 500 twice a day for the last 10 days since I've started. Can I eat the metformin with all my other meds in the morning and evening without carrying it around with me to have it with meals whenever I'm outside for hours? Don't like carrying my meds everywhere! But I'm not seeing any side effects. Sometimes I have to take it empty stomach due to my work schedule early mornings. I work out in the gym weight training as well as walk 45 mins in the night also. Can I continue to live on Metformin 500 effectively all throughout or the body over the course of age and time only makes the diabetes get worse irrespective? Please do let me know on these questions. Will I need to progress on to later injections of insulin? Is there any way I can manage healthily and stay all my life on metformin?

Berberine vs Metformin?

Greetings Dr. Brewer! Would you know if Metformin affects probiotics, specifically Lactobacillus reuteri, in the gut? From your presentation, can you expound on the gut flora changes when taking Metformn? Are certain bacteria suppressed and others enhanced? I can't find any scientific papers or research on this topic. Thank you!

@user-sh2mk8ew4c

Жыл бұрын

Did Metformin make you constipated?

Is it good to take it if you have type 2 diabetes with Hypothyroidism?

Interesting. I’ve found a potato based diet very low in fats and adding beans berries salads cruciferous veggies cured my food addictions very quickly. Oddly my sugars normalized as well.

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

It's too bad that these stories irritate so many people - the rigid diet crowd.

Dr. Brewer , are you aware that Metformin increases LP(a) ?

How much Metforman should at 57 year old weighing 86kgs take per day to have an impact. I have been given 1000 mg in divided doses.

@PrevMedHealth

2 жыл бұрын

2,000 mg (1,000 twice daily) is the standard dose. I usually use that half dose as well, though

Will metformin lower ldl levels?

Where can you buy metformin without prescription?

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

I think you can in Mexico. We have Metformin programs in over 40 states. 859-721-1414.

Dr. Brewer, should I take Metformin? I'm 62 my sugar test varies between 98 to 105 it seem s that theres a lot factors that alters labs results, but mainly around 98 and 99. I check it 3 or 4 times annually. What dosage daily.

Hello and thank you for sharing great info. I've been on metformin 500 mg x 2 a day for weight loss. I exercise 30 min 4 days a week and watch what I eat. It's been 3 weeks already but have not lost anything yet. Should I increase my dosage to 500 mg in the morning and 1000 mg in the evening? Thank you in advance.

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Metformin, when it impacts weight loss, usually takes a few months. You usually forget about it. Then you notice a few months later that you're lighter. The standard dose in 1000 mg twice daily. But most of my patients take about half that.

Let's focus on fat loss, not weight loss! Lift weights, nothing makes a human more insulin sensitive than added muscle! Side note, the heart is a muscle!

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Very good point!!

My wife has been on metformin 10 years type2 diabetes

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

I'm 42 and I don't have diabetes. My BMI is 33 and I want to lose weight. I'm taking glucophage 500 mg. Will I lose weight?

Dr. Brewer, I tried Metformin but my tongue became sore and cracks formed and white sores in my mouth. Have you ever heard of that problem?

@lisastandrew1693

3 жыл бұрын

That is a B vitamin insufficiency. Take a quality B complex 2 or 3vtimes a day with neaks, or 2Tblsp nutritional yeast in water or juice 2x/day.

My wife uses 1000mg daily for PCOS has an abundance; I think I’m going to experiment with use for weight loss as an experiment without consultation. A lot of my clients also take kidney protective use of blood pressure meds in conjunction with type 2 diabetes but don’t necessarily have high blood pressure this use is not in correlation to the use of metformin correct?

@PrevMedHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I don’t understand your question.

how do i get metformin if im not diabetic, my father and grandmother were both diebetic. i want the other health benefits and weight loss

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Quite often you are prediabetic & don’t know it. Either way, Michelle at MyHealth@PrevMedHeartRisk.com Can help you.

Will this keep your insulin sensitivity higher even after stop taking the drug?

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Good question. Loss of body fat will do that. And many people lose body fat on Metformin.

Great video

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I noticed stomach issues and burning in joints when i took it weight went down but i stopped because of side effects

@prinny31

2 ай бұрын

Because it depletes your B12. Supplement with this when using Metformin.

Can I take the first dose on an empty stomach as I eat one meal only and that's dinner.

I'm diagnose type 2 diabetic last may 2023 I'm started taking metformin from june to september My weight before taking was 66kilos and now I'm 57 kilos.. Now i'm not taking a metformin since october My blood sugar is now okay.. From 134 fbs to 126 From 9 hba1c to 6 I'm now in low carbs diet.. I'm afraid to have a side effects for taking so long of metformin drugs.

I've been on Metformin for over 2 years and have never lost weight.

@EastElbow

3 ай бұрын

Do you see any benefits from it at all?

I gained 6 more pounds after I stopped taking it. Today I ran to find that bottle. I cannot afford to gain any more weight. I have mild itching so I'm going to contact my doctor tomorrow

Can i take metformin while fasting?

@carolyndavasligil1388

Жыл бұрын

You must take it with food or you will have stomach pains,not recommended.

I am 29 yeare old, around 1.5 stones over my healthu weight. I took PCOS in the past, it made me sweat alot..i was less bloated thank God. But i started noticing i have thinning hair and skin, dark circles. This was three years ago. I am still stuck at the weight i lost with metformin then. I should be started metformin again for weightloss. Can u recommend anythinh that help me not loose my hair, and have thin skin while on metformin?

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Although I cannot give individual advice over the web, I do appreciate you sharing as you did.

Thank you for explaining metformin...i have been prescribed 100mg of slow release metformin after being diagnosed as high insulin resistance and no success at all with keto diet (even after 2year)..my insulin levels have increased since over these 2 years..so am hoping this will finally spark weight loss...and finally get my health back and control the prediabetes and insulin resistance..

@PrevMedHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good luck.

@ST-lt4ls

5 жыл бұрын

Dianna Maddalena hello! I am on keto as well and unable to loose. In fact I’ve been keto since Jan 1, and have lost three lbs. it’s really frustrating. I got a glucometer that tests ketones and blood glucose. My blood sugar has been over 100 just about every time I test, and my ketones have never been over 1. I don’t really understand what is going on since I am doing keto, why it’s so high. I must be insulin resistant. I’ve even been working out three times a week. Please let me know if you have progress with metformin.

I have been taking Metformin for a month 500mg per day. Still no weight loss

Would you recommend this to someone whose goal is to build muscle mass? I was told that this makes it harder to build muscle

@PrevMedHealth

5 ай бұрын

That's a great question. I think they is another gross overstatement. If you’re an Olympic athlete, maybe. I don’t usually recommend maximum dose or every day.

I am prediabetic A1C 6.0. My doctor wants to put me on Metformin as a pre to avoid becoming diabetic. Why get on Metformin as a pre diabetic when Metformin will work the same once you are diabetic?

@PrevMedHealth

6 ай бұрын

The goal is to avoid further tissue damage by decreasing current metabolic problems. Lifestyle is better anyway.

@arielrodriguez6980

6 ай бұрын

@@PrevMedHealth I understand that but as a pre with a 6.0 getting checked regularly like every 3 months I don't think an A1C of 6 or 6.5 will cause damage to need Metformin unless you don't take care and don't get labs regularly one day its a big surprise and everything could be really high.

I taken for 1 day and I em not hungry at all

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

My gyneco prescribed Meta 500mg once/ night. I have symptoms of PCOS and have gained 20killos suddenly 2 years ago. I have been on Meta for 3 months and increased my dose for 1500mg/night. I have zero weight loss. I have started working out 1 months ago and still no weight impact. Meta made me crave sweets like crazy and if I don't have any, I feel lightheaded and dizzy. I feel like I could improve my quality of food but still 3 months on 1500mg/ night and no weight loss is a bit frustrating. Any advice or suggestions.

@carlageorge1083

5 жыл бұрын

Try Metformin Denk...it has less side effects

@sirarjaroudy7538

5 жыл бұрын

@@carlageorge1083 I am not having any side effects from the current one. But also no weight impact at all. Still the same weight.

@carlageorge1083

5 жыл бұрын

ok noted

@moppiebop

5 жыл бұрын

Sirar Jaroudy this is me! Metformin actually makes me crave some food or else I feel a bit lightheaded. Also on 1500 mg a day and I feel like I'm fining weight while on metformin.

@MsCubanmex

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirarjaroudy7538 any weight loss?

I found Metformin ER to be much easier on my lower intestines, I still see pretty good control. Have lost 92 lb

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I have worked with many providers that use ER as a first choice. I would do that, except so few of my patients have had problems with plain old metformin.

@jameskantor0459

4 жыл бұрын

Ford Brewer MD MPH , the endocrinologist tried upping from 1000 to 2500, I had diarrhea all that week.

@danieltadros3262

4 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to lose the 92 lb?

@silvanastephanie

4 жыл бұрын

Did I make changes to your diet or exercise to lose weight on this drug

@silvanastephanie

4 жыл бұрын

U*

I lost 7 lb in 8 days on metformin. But worked out 30 min high intensity Zumba 4x a week. 3 meals. No soda, no bad sugar no bread ..... less food. 2 snacks

@PrevMedHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for sharing that!

Any one experience reflux on metformin

@DirtyCityMick

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@johngibson9949

4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyCityMick yes