
What Causes Weight Loss When On Metformin?

please check your thyroid hormone levels.
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, greetings form HCM. I understand your concern. But being lighter us adviced in diabetes you need to maintain it. Why do you need to gain weight ? In addition you are taking metformin . and pioglitazone . both are good drugs your sugar levels are now in control. Please check your HbA1c and mocroalbuminuria done that will give us better indication of your sugar control.
Please check your thyroid hormone levels done. Some times hyperthyroidism might result in unusual weight loss.
Take healthy food and more of green leafy vegetables, fruits, other fiber rich diet.
Do exercise daily and helps in insulin action .
Do feel free to ask more questions
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Get your HbA1c and thyroid profile before changing
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, thanks for your reply. Yes I understand you loosing weight in quick time could be due to lack of proper nutrition , hyperthyroidism good to get your thyroid hormone levels, HbA1c, microalbuminuria and lipid profile done then we can take decision on your treatment change .
Meanwhile, take proper nutrition . take more of green leafy vegetables, fruits . egg white, fish, sprouts, milets and nuts . that gives you good proteins and micro nutrients too. Take care and do contact us for more questions.
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All the reports are OK no need to panic now
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, greetings . I have gone through all your report s in detail . no need to panic at this stage . just follow what I advised you and repeat the tests after 6 month s . you need not worry for slight higher values . take care and do contact us for any more information. Thanks

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