I just started taking Metformin to control insulin resistance. Is it necessary when just eatinfruit and veggie

Also, if I take it at breakfast, lunch and dinner, does it overlap for snack times in between?

I have seen more and more doctors treating insulin resistance with medication because of the link between IR and what is referred to as syndrome X which is cholesterol, heart disease, stroke and poly-cystic ovarian syndrome.

Yes you need to take the medication as prescribed because sugar is the building block of most foods. All of those fruits contain fructose which is a simple sugar and some of the veggies contain complex sugars.

As for the timing of the medication a 3 time a day dosing covers the patient for most of the awake day. It creates a relatively steady blood level of the drug through out the day when the patient needs it the most.

Your doctor should be not only monitoring your blood sugar but also your blood insulin levels as those are what seem to cause syndrome X in patients with IR,

Have you been diagnosed with only insulin resistance or diabetes? It is not the same thing. Insulin resistance is a pre-diabetic condition and most of the times a doctor would recommend to control it with diet only. Diabetes most of the times can not be controlled with diet only and requires drugs like metformin.

Tags

　　Irritable Bowel Syndrome 　　Irregular Heartbeat 　　Iron 　　Intestinal Diseases 　　Intestinal Cancer 　　Intensive Care 　　Insulin Resistance 　　Insomnia 　　Insecticides 　　Insect Repellents 　　Insect Bites 　　Inhalants 　　Influenza

Related information

What is homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)?- what does it tests?

Here is both the scientific and layman's definition: Scientific: homeostasis model assessment鈥搃nsulin resistance (HOMA-IR) is an empirical mathematical formula based on fasting plasma gluco...

What are drugs used to treat insulin resistance and their side effects.?

Metformin (Glucophage) is most often used. I've been taking it for about 2 years for insulin resistance due to PCOS. I have had no side effects. Most common side effects are GI related such as...

How is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with insulin resistance healed/treated?

The most common conventional treatment would be metformin. Metformin is an insulin regulating drug often given to women with PCOS. It helps to control the high levels of insulin that go along wit...

How do I cure myself of Insulin Resistance?

Easy... quit eating foods with a lot of refined carbs and animal fats and start eating more foods high in nutrition and low in refined carbs. See your grocer's produce section for more. The...

I would like to find a insulin resistance clinic in the Detroit area?

Contact Henry Ford Hospital. They are doing a clinical trial for insulin resistance in post stroke patients and would know the most about where to get help. Henry Ford Hospital 2799 W. Grand...

Whats the best diet for insulin resistance or pre-diabetes?

I have type 2 diabetes. The best thing you can do is cut out as much sugar as possible. I still have a candy bar once in a while, and even a pizza, however, I do it in moderation. Another good piec...

What are the symptoms for insulin resistance?

In my case, and many others, there were no noticeable symptoms.

...

Does anyone have any fitness tips or suggestions for someone with Insulin Resistance? Thanks!!?

1. drink a lot of water. 2. eat breakfast at 6:30 every morning 3. keep your heart level up for at least 2 hours/day 4. eat lunch consisting of fruits and vegetables and meat at 12:00pm 5. eat ...