Heal Your Hormones with Dr. Danielle

158. FRIDAY CHATS: 3 Tests to Ask for BEFORE Starting Metformin

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    In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses the three important labs that women should ask their doctors for before starting metformin for PCOS. She emphasizes the importance of testing before starting medication to track progress and ensure the medication is necessary. The three labs she recommends are fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and hemoglobin A1C. She explains the significance of each lab and the optimal ranges for PCOS. Dr. Danielle also highlights the importance of working with a doctor who understands insulin and can interpret the test results.


    Takeaways

    • Before starting metformin for PCOS, it is important to ask your doctor for three specific labs: fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and hemoglobin A1C.
    • Fasting insulin levels should ideally be under 8 for consistent cycles and improved insulin resistance symptoms.
    • Fasting glucose should be under 100 after fasting for 12 hours.
    • Hemoglobin A1C should be under 5.7 to be in the normal range.
    • Testing these labs before starting metformin helps track progress and ensures the medication is necessary.
    • It is important to work with a doctor who understands insulin and can interpret the test results.


      • Chapters

      • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Giveaway
      • 01:22 Entering the Giveaway
      • 04:57 Importance of Testing Before Taking Metformin
      • 05:26 Lab Test 1: Fasting Insulin
      • 07:21 Lab Test 2: Fasting Glucose
      • 08:19 Lab Test 3: Hemoglobin A1C
      • 10:06 Conclusion and Weekend Plans




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