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M58, if metformin does not suit any one then what is next choice? a1c 5.8 but the glucometer is giving varied readings from 118 fasting to 245 p/meal
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Glucose not normal: Definitely glucose is not normal, but great job keeping your a1c in check. Try health gaming! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/personal-medicine+/id846379884?mt=8 This platform will help you increase your daily steps, and quantify and interpret your blood sugar within the mobile platform. I challenge you to try it for 30 days and see if you can normalize your blood sugar with exercise.
Answered 9/5/2014
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Lower the Dose: What do you mean by "not suited." If you suffered an allergic rash (which is rare), you're right. However, if you're experiencing gastric distress and diarrhea--just lower the dose to whatever you can tolerate, be it halves, quarters, or even crumbs. Continue at the reduced dose until you feel comfortable, then gradually increase the dose. You should develop tolerance to it in weeks or months.
Answered 9/14/2014
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