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

APRIL GIVEAWAY To enter: Leave a *written* review for the podcast. Screenshot your review and send to [email protected] OR @drdanielle.nd. For a second entry: Share the podcast on Instagram and tag @drdanielle.nd The winner will be announced May! -------- 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 ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠