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After my diagnoses, my doctor advised my blood sugar wasn't high enough to be put on Metformin so he has only been doing a birth control regimin. For me, I feel like my regimin is exactly what triggered the weight gain. Sure enough, I haven't lost any weight yet and am still gaining. I've modified my diet (though I will admit I'm not as strict as I should be), but am still really struggling. I am now up to almost 180 pounds.
So does anyone have any advice on what has actually worked for them in losing weight without the assistance of Metformin?View Thread

Did everyone have to rely on diet alone to lose weight or did birth control or medication help? The dietition at the clinic has recommended a low glycemic diet but I haven't had the best luck trying to work a diet around a 1-year-old (I took Clomid in 2009 to have him). Any tips?
I've been lucky enough that, even with my high testorone levels, I don't have too many symptoms. My hair is thin and doesn't seem to want to grow anymore but I don't have any balding areas. I have acne but it's on my upper arms and back of my neck mostly. I have hair growth in other areas but nothing I can't shave. So weight is my biggie. My blood sugar levels are borderline so I'm not diabetic or pre-diabetic.
Any advice for a newby to the group is appreciated!View Thread
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