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Can metformin be used at prediabetes for prevention when exercise is not really an option?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Prediabetes: What you eat will make all the difference. Please consult w/your doctor and consider a different food plan to correct your pre-diabetes. Lifestyle can make the difference. Peace and good health.

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Answered 5/26/2016

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Many people say metformin 500mg doesn't have that much of an impact for pcos and prediabetes. Is this true? Only been on for like a month..

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Started metformin for prediabetes and noticed my desire to overeat has disappeared. Is keeping blood glucose in the 80s all ther is to weight loss?

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