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Is a1c 5.8 high? my blood sugar is 94. if is high what can be done to lower it? i weight 128 pounds.
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A1c: 5.8 is not bad but you might consider metformin 500 mg which is available at no or minimal cost at many stores and pharmacies
Answered 7/16/2014
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