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A member asked:
Suffering from pcos but glucose tolerance test 100 mg n fasting sugar tests are normal still can i take metforminam i insulin resistant still ?
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Yes: Insulin resistance is the basic metabolic cause of pcos, and metformin is generally the best treatment for Insulin resistance and pcos. You want to emphasize diet, exercise and weight loss - plus metformin if indicated- so that you improve your weight and Insulin resistance before your blood sugar gets above normal.
Answered 9/28/2016
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