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Re:A gut-derived hormone suppresses sugar appetite/regulates... by bugfix-66 on Sunday November 13, 2022 @11:07AM (#33584288)
Just ask your doctor for it. Say: "Please prescribe me Metformin, 2 grams daily."

If you're overweight, tell your doctor you want help with your appetite. Otherwise, say you want metformin for its cancer prevention and anti-aging effects.

Metformin is safe and it almost universally improves health and well-being.

Your doctor knows this, and she'll gladly prescribe it.

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Re:A gut-derived hormone suppresses sugar appetite/regulates... by dylan604 on Sunday November 13, 2022 @12:02PM (#33584901)
> Your doctor knows this, and she'll gladly prescribe it.

If your doctor gladly prescribes anything you just walk in and ask for by name and dosage and doesn't have a green cross symbol outside their office, then I'd highly suggest seeking out a new doctor.

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Re:A gut-derived hormone suppresses sugar appetite/regulates... by bugfix-66 on Sunday November 13, 2022 @12:23PM (#33585102)
We're talking about a particular drug here (metformin) not just "anything".

I'm saying it's likely your doctor will be willing to prescribe METFORMIN (that drug, in particular) for off-label use if you ask.

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