Metformin - Yay or Nay

[Gunsmith]

Just recently started 1000 mg a day prescribed by doctor as I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple days ago

What was the basis of your diagnosis??
High fasted BG ??
High A1C??

 

[whacked]

500mg at twice/day here.

Low carb guy but on 3 IU’s of GH/day. So, I’m using it to preserve insulin sensitivity.

I wish I noticed app control. Not at all for me.

 

[Creation]

Just started on 500mg with last meal 5 days ago.

As of lately I have had a mad sweet tooth so I save a lot of my carbs so I can get ripped and binge on candy and other snacks at night. This usually means ill be pretty bloated in the morning.

Since starting metformin, bloating has gone down significantly to the point my SO even noticed ( she doesnt know i started metformin) also said I'm looking leaner in the past 2 mornings.

 

[whacked]

Are the 500mg tablets horse sized for you all too? Got my “Glucophage” from India and they are the size of frisbees.

Lol. J/k but they are big. Really prefer capsules. Beggars can’t be choosers.

 

[Zarati]

Are the 500mg tablets horse sized for you all too? Got my “Glucophage” from India and they are the size of frisbees.

Lol. J/k but they are big. Really prefer capsules. Beggars can’t be choosers.

I got 1000mg horse size tablets too from india, it's gotta be legit because i also got retinoid and it works

 

[whacked]

I got 1000mg horse size tablets too from india, it's gotta be legit because i also got retinoid and it works

Lol. Dude. 1,000 mg must be legit white hockey pucks lol

 

[cmryan]

Lol. Dude. 1,000 mg must be legit white hockey pucks lol

I’ve got 850’s and they’re pretty normal sized.

 

[jaxino]

What was the basis of your diagnosis??
High fasted BG ??
High A1C??

Insulin resistance comes from much more values than those.... like:
High Triglicerides
High Fasted Insulin

Fasted BG and HBA1c are just the culprit.




Back on TOPIC.

I think that Metformin is good to, maintain, lean down, because for me really curbs appetite even more than Ephedrine.
Mix it with a bit of Tren maybe even an oral and bye bye to bodyfat or any ability to get fat, mainly because i can't eat much food at all.

To grow on it, for me it's very hard.
On 1g Metformin XR ed i can't eat 4700 cals of clean food.

Recently during my bulk i tried to:
-use Metformin only on rest days at 2g (1g am 1g before bed)
-30iu Log + 40iu Lantus on Pull and Leg days
-30iu Log on Push and Arm days
In the end Metformin improved all my bg readings without changing anything.
Insulin on other hand makes me very hungry <3

 

[Gnrmmk]

So much debate in this forum regarding metformin.

Also lots of different articles and researches saying Positives and negatives, starts becoming confusing

Let's wrap this up, if you believe bernerine is superior then it's a nay from you.

What is your protocol for taking metformin? Any bloodworks and results? What about the concerns about b12, lowering T and interfering with your workouts?

Take it on non training days and ur good.

 

[Gnrmmk]

at least 1g metformin per day? How much higher does he go with some?

Metmorfin has minimal tolerance tho why 1g?

 

[Sixfoottwo]

Absolute yay for me, just can't seem to find a steady source in my country. Anyone got a tip? If this is not allowed pls delete

 

[Gunsmith]

Metmorfin has minimal tolerance tho why 1g?

Minimal tolerance??
what do you mean

 

[whacked]

Does Metformin assist with improving insulin sensitivity on keto diets?

I’m on GH and have been for a few years and FBG was 95-98 and A1C was 5.3 So, ok but not “spectacular”. So, this is interest #1.

Also. I’ve read that saturated fats decrease insulin sensitivity. Any truth to this? If so, will Metformin assist with this as well?

I’m trying to get my head around this stuff bc typically it shines with a diet based more so on carbs.

Thanks

 

[Elvia1023]

I am off it now but going to restart it when I receive. 500-1000mg daily for me. I just ordered loads from India so I am stocked up.

 

[slesh]

I get the 500mg horse tablets from India as well. Has been a total game changer for my blood glucose. Can’t recommend this enough for anyone running high dose GH. No noticeable side effects BTW.

 

[warlock]

I get the 500mg horse tablets from India as well. Has been a total game changer for my blood glucose. Can’t recommend this enough for anyone running high dose GH. No noticeable side effects BTW.

I take 1000mg daily. It's a great drug for sure and that's why I use it. As far as blood glucose, it never has done much for me in that regard.

How much do you take?

 

[slesh]

I take 1000mg daily. It's a great drug for sure and that's why I use it. As far as blood glucose, it never has done much for me in that regard.

How much do you take?

500mg extended release in the AM and PM