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Male 58, what are pros and cons of starting glucophage (metformin) when my sugar fasting level is 125 and a1c 5.7. ?
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Pro: Delay prevent overt diabetes, cardiovascular benefit likely, decrease cancer risk con- only if you have GI side effect.
Answered 6/10/2014
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