Hi jml
Earlier this year,
with a referral from my PCP as well as documented visits with the Seattle cancer center registered dietitian, I approached various endocrinologists for an appointment about this problem. I was repeatedly told that they refused to see me unless I had been diagnosed with diabetes or a thyroid problem. All of these endocrinologists specifically listed that they specialized in metabolism issues. Finally I found
one endocrinologist who was willing to actually see me, who did, and who then had labs drawn to be able to see what was going on. I suggested using a low dose of metformin, and the endocrinologist is evaluating my progress and considering my request. I am scheduled to see the endocrinologist again to discuss it.
Also, although admittedly the following study was funded through a grant provided by a manufacturer of metformin, the results are interesting to consider:
http://www.oncolink.org/news/index.c...detail&ID=1117