# Metformin, strength training and Type 2 Diabeties **URL:** \ **Category:** Medical Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [October 2, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/metformin-strength-training-and-type-2-diabeties/3573 "2018-10-02T21:46:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MSupply](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b38774/32.png) [@MSupply](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/MSupply)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/metformin-strength-training-and-type-2-diabeties/3573/1 "2018-10-02T21:46:27Z")
I am a 42-year-old (today) male with Type 2 Diabetes. 5’ 10", 200 Lbs E1RMS Squat=355 Press=180 Bench= 280 Dead=390ish I was listening to one of your recent podcast and Jordan made a reference to Metformin being beneficial to get jacked. I have taken metformin years ago, prior to lifting. Do to stomach issues I traded metformin with Glyxambi which, along with diet, exercise and training have been very successful at maintaining a very low AIC (almost to the point of being off meds completely). Since my stomach issues have not resolved the metformin most likely is not the culprit. I am wondering if there is any value in looking at metformin again? The information I was able to read and understand concerneing metformin and MPS made me think I should at least ask the question. I am interested in the MPS benefits, general health and controlling my AIC. . Thanks, B ---
**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/metformin-strength-training-and-type-2-diabeties/3573/2 "2018-10-04T21:24:01Z")
Hi there. This is an interesting area of research. However, if your body fat and blood glucose levels are well controlled on current therapy, I am skeptical that you would notice significant improvements from a muscular adaptation standpoint by switching / adding metformin to the mix. ---
**Author:** ![MSupply](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b38774/32.png) [@MSupply](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/MSupply)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/metformin-strength-training-and-type-2-diabeties/3573/3 "2018-10-04T21:43:15Z")
Thank you for the response. If my insurance gives me grief about paying for the Glyxambi again I may try out the Metformin once more. If so, I will report back on my small study. I guess I will have to stick with the Anabolics, HGHs, SARMS and GOMAD for the gainZZzZZ now. ---
**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/metformin-strength-training-and-type-2-diabeties/3573/4 "2018-10-05T00:36:46Z")
Ha! I don’t know enough about you from a medical standpoint, but don’t discount the possibility that you might get yourself off the medicine entirely in the long run! ---
**Author:** ![MSupply](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b38774/32.png) [@MSupply](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/MSupply)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/metformin-strength-training-and-type-2-diabeties/3573/5 "2018-10-05T16:44:32Z")
I am borderline right now. My blood sugar levels never get high anymore. I actually struggle at times to keep them high enough to prevent lethargy. I am hoping that by end of the year I will be off all meds related to diabetes. Thank you, Austin, Jordan, Allan, and Leah! you guys have inspired, educated and totally improved my quality of life!