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I have put on 20 lbs i excercize im hoping the new diagnosis prediabetic and medformin will help w weight loss i harpte it since i've always been thin?
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Diet/exercise/metfor: Metformin is often associated with mild weight loss. However, 20 lbs is more than mild and you will need to couple this with permanent diet and exercise change.
Answered 10/28/2012
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Prediabetes.: Medications are not necessary for prediabetes, only lifestyle measures such as high fiber diet with complex carbohydrates, smaller more frequent meals, leaner proteins, regular aerobic exercise and weight training and weight reduction if necessary. Supplementing cinnamon and chromium can help as well.
Answered 10/31/2014
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