A member asked:

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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