Insulin Resistance Questions (Page 2)

Can 500mg of Metformin can be converted in to insulin units? as if compared to Lantus or Apidra?

Example: Metformin 500mg = ___Units of long acting(Lantus) or short acting insulin(Apidra).(Injection Units)

Does the weight stay off after completing Saxenda?

I have insulin resistance and had trouble losing weight because I was hungry all the time. My doctor started me on Saxenda April 11. I have had very few side effects, a little nausea every once in a while. I have 3 more pounds to go and to date I have lost 23.6 pounds. Has anybody reached their... read more

Is it safe to take Metformin after it is expired?

Does Metformin counter the helpfulness of birth control? Does it make periods heavy?

I have PCOS and I have been on birth control for about 2 years now to help control it and because I am sexually active. I started Metformin about 4 months ago since I was becoming insulin resistant. Recently every period I have been getting has been long and heavy, since I started taking... read more

Low Testosterone after taking Metformin?

Has any experienced low Testosterone levels or low sex drive, symptoms of ED after taking metformin over a period of time ?

I'm on glipizide er and still have high blood sugars. What am I doing wrong ?

I had lactic acidosis so I can't take metformin. I am now on 20 mg of glipizide er taken at breakfast. I did have an infection but have now finished the antibiotic.

How exactly does Glucophage (metformin) cause lactic acidosis?

Could somebody explain it to me in simple terms please?

Metformin - I am 53 and had a hysterectomy and my ovaries removed ten years ago?

While looking at my ovaries the surgeon said I had PCOS. I presumed that having them removed would sort this problem out. But I have since found out that the disease is a metabolic disease. I have high cholesterol, B12 deficiency, glaucoma (I have had some sight loss), I have struggled with my... read more