Can I take glucophage (Metformin) while using the Insulite System?
Yes. If you decide to take glucophage (Metformin) while using the Insulite System, please make sure to take the glucophage separately from the GlucX product. GlucX contains fiber, which may interfere with the absorption of glucophage if they are taken simultaneously. We recommend taking GlucX 4 hours apart from the glucophage. Glucophage acts as an anti-hyperglycemic; it reduces glucose thereby reducing insulin levels. It is prescribed for those with Insulin Resistance. Some individuals with this condition respond well to glucophage in terms of losing weight, but we understand that results vary. Our view on the pharmaceutical treatment of Insulin Resistance is that there is no single drug on the market that will change your condition. The only way to reverse the disorder is to reduce elevations in insulin that are responsible for causing this disorder. The Insulite System was created to address Insulin Resistance. With those on glucophage, we cannot say that we have noticed dramatic re
