Metformin HCI (time released) and Meridia

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Shannon,

 

You can find out everything you need to know about medications through

searches on Google and the many mainstream pharmaceutical medicine-based

websites. I recommend reading the full product information sheet as it

describes in detail the mechanism of action and side effects. For example,

Meridia substantially increases blood pressure in some people. Personally,

I wouldn't touch either of these drugs because its controlled by lifestyle,

but that's a decision that you'll need to make on your own.

 

Insulin sensitivity is increased with exercise, aerobic and weight-bearing,

with lifting weights being one of the best ways to increase insulin

sensitivity. It works far better than any drug.

 

Research & follow a low glycemic diet. Most diets/eating plans/books out

there include the concept of the glycemic or insulin index. This includes

Mercola's Eating Plan, The Glycemic Diet, Atkins Diet, Paleolithic Diet,

Syndrome X diet, and more. All of these can reverse insulin resistance. I

recommend books on the last two: The Paleo Diet by Dr. Loren Cordain, and

Syndrome X by Jack Challem, both very well-known.

 

It's harder and longer to make the lifestyle changes than take pills, but

it works, and is permanent. Good luck on your quest!

 

David E.

 

At 09:47 PM 3/10/2004, Shannon wrote:

 

>I was recenlty prescribed these 2 medications. 1st one for insulin

>resistance, and the 2nd for weight loss. Can anyone please tell me

>what they know about these medications, and if there are healthy

>alternatives, and natural suppliments.

>

>Any info would be greatly appreciated.