Just have to share :)

mrshall1027

Last year, I had some blood work done and it came back that I have insulin resistance caused by having PCOS.  I was put on Metformin to lower my insulin level and it worked; went from 18 to 13 (13 is the highest in the normal range).  Well, the Metformin really didn't sit well with me and I hate taking medication as it is, so I decided that I no longer wanted to take it and set a goal of reducing my insulin level through diet and exercise.  I stopped taking Metformin in January and starting working out and eating healthy.  I'm really happy to report that my insulin level is currently at 14 and my doctor feels that it will continue to get lower with my diet and exercise plan.  I'll probably get more blood work done in a few months to see how it's changed.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed I can fix this issue naturally.  Just wanted to share because I was really nervous my level was still going to be high.

brainybrunette

One of my friends was diagnosed with PCOS, and she has the same insulin resistance problem. She's on Metformin as well, but isn't the best at controlling her diet and exercising. That's great that your doctor is confident that with continued diet and exercise, you'll be able to stay off the drug : ) 

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

mana8503

Good for you! That is so awesome!

DanaOcNy

That's awesome! I have. A friend who is one Metformin for the same reason, she hates the Meds but knows she can't control it by herself. Fingers crossed your numbers keep going down!

WillyH19

That is awesome!

magpie87

That's great news!

LDubHawksFan

Great news!!

xxjen015

That's great!! I hope it continues to work for you! It's crazy what some good diet and exercise can do for you!

mpjf1001

Thats great! I currently take Metformin for PCOS. I have always exercised and eaten healthy for years but never got my period on my own, so I've been on it for the last couple of years and my body finally got its act together. My hormones were all over the place, my cholesterol was out of control because of it. I owe my pregnancy to the Metformin, i thought i would never get pregnant, i had to stay on it during the 1st tri, the only part that sucked was as soon as i stopped taking it i automatically gained 20 lbs in 2 months=(

Congrats to you being able to stay away from the meds=) Keep up the good work!

islandmonkey8

That's awesome!

goatlady12

Good news!!!

minionlover

That great to hear!!

mrshall1027

Thanks ladies.  This is motivating me even more to continue working out and eat healthy.  It's not just about getting my insulin level in balance; I also have to worry about my cholesterol levels and heart disease which I'm at higher risk for.  It's kind of like an early wake up call.  I just hope I can continue to control this naturally.

@mpjf1001 That's awesome that Metformin has worked so well for you.  If it worked as well for me, then I would probably still be taking it but it just didn't do much.  Have you done any research on the PCOS diet?  You could be eating healthy, but it may not be the best diet to help with PCOS and the insulin issue.  I recently started seeing a dietitian and she's really helped me figure out what I should and shouldn't be eating.  The basics are to have a low carb (not a no carb) diet.  Eat more protein and veggies, less carbs and sugar.  Almost like a diabetics diet.  I feel this has been what's made the biggest impact for me.

mpjf1001

@ystaalenburg I've always eaten low carb, I've struggled with weight since HS. I follow a strict diet from a nutritionist as well and still nothing. I have a ton of literature on the PCOS diet as well and follow it pretty closely. My body type is if I look at it I gain weight so I watch everything. I hope my post didn't come off braggy, I didn't mean it that way!

mrshall1027

Not braggy at all!  I was diagnosed with PCOS almost 15 years ago, but I am just now learning what a huge impact it can have on my health.  I just wanted to share what I've learned to hopefully help others.

sjs1013

Great news!  Keep up the hard work!