Metformin Tricks of the Trade:
First, try the Metformin ER version (once a day) - less side effects. Take it at night before you go to bed with a tall glass of milk or some ice cream. This will help you deal with issues at home instead of at work or during your functioning day. Avoid lowcarbing until you have adjusted. Avoid sugar free foods, fried foods, chocolate as much as possible, beans, a large amount of greens, Chinese food or other foods that increase gas and diarrhea.
Worsening Symptoms – Talk to doctor. I tend to decrease my medication or split it throughout the day for several days when I have issues then slowly work back up to my regular dosage or all the pills together once symptoms have subsided for at least 2 days.
You should be eating 5 to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 large ones and snacks. Choose your food wisely. Try to add at least 4 to 5 twenty minute workouts in your week.
Always bring this information to your doctor before implementing.
What you eat is THE MOST important thing to help your PCOS. This is a lifestyle, not a diet.
If you don’t watch what you eat and cut down (not out) the carbs, your system will not respond as it should and may give you more complications. Eating a diabetic diet plan will help prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and more.
The problem is, most of us just can’t eat the same like a nonPCOSer/ nonDiabetic. We are much too special which requires very special attention.
Dietary Tips:
· Switch to wheat instead of "white". Even pasta comes in wheat these days. Look for Barilla brand or pasta made with spinach instead.
· Reduce the amount of sugar intake. Try to get rid of as many sweets, sodas and foods made with a lot of sugar or anything ending in "ose". If possible, get snacks that say "Sugar Free". These can get you by those tough times.
· Eat more fruits, veggies and healthier foods instead of snacks like chips, cookies, etc. In fact, don't even keep them in your house. If you want something sweet, make yourself work for it by having to go out special to buy it.
· Try to eat about 5 to 6 SMALL meals a day, maybe even more. This will reduce your cravings, help to prevent overeating and bingeing, and keep your metabolism running. I eat every 2 hours.
· Add nuts - if possible - to your diet. This will help beat those cravings as well as keep your metabolism running. Nice source of proteins too!
· If you are going through the shakes or a craving-fit, DO NOT binge-eat. Instead, get a glass of milk or eat a piece of fruit while you prepare a meal.
· Try a smaller plate instead of the normal size ones. This will help on portion control.
· Try to fill your plate with more fruits and/or veggies, poultry, fish, etc instead of pasta, white rice or potatoes. These should be small portions if you must eat them.
As always - meet with a Registered Dietician at the Diabetes Center nearest you for a tailored lifestyle plan suitable to YOU. Each person is different with different needs, requirements and cutbacks. You must also take into consideration allergies—such as latex. If you are latex allergenic, you should not eat soy, kiwi, and mango’s. They all belong to the same family and can increase problems.
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