I lost 40 pounds the first 4 months after being diagnosed, but have about 40 pounds left to lose and no matter what I do, I've stayed the same weight for the last 4 months. I have read on the forum that Metformin can help with weight loss and I don't know if my doc will prescribe it for me because he says I am prediabetic and my last A1c was only 5.7, but I have been thinking about asking for the Metformin EX. I'm not taking any meds. I'd like some opinions. Do you think it is a good idea to take it for the sole purpose of losing weight?
I assume I should have a low dose, but I don't know what that is. I know everyone is different, but could someone give me an educated guess of how long it might take to lose the 40 pounds? I weigh 184 and eat about 30 carbs per day. Also, once I lose the weight and get off the Metformin, will I start gaining the weight back again? I really don't want to stay on it forever.
I assume I should have a low dose, but I don't know what that is. I know everyone is different, but could someone give me an educated guess of how long it might take to lose the 40 pounds? I weigh 184 and eat about 30 carbs per day. Also, once I lose the weight and get off the Metformin, will I start gaining the weight back again? I really don't want to stay on it forever.