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Metformin and fasting??

What's your experience taking Metformin while fasting? Should I stop taking? I currently take 500mg 2x/day. I'm wondering if my BG will go too low. I do OMAD just fine. But want to do an extended fast of 10 to 20 days starting next week. Any experience or expectations?

Answer

I have gotten down to the 50s as a non-diabetic, good metabolic health, near the end of a 72hr fast (starting the fast already in ketosis). How you’ll react is TBD.

This is why the good Lord invented Blood glucose Monitors. Use up some strips over the next few days and see where you are. You should ask doc about the metformin (continue or suspend), but know your BG status well.