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A member asked:

A1c is at 6.4.doctor put me on victoza (liraglutide) 1.2 and 1500 mgs of metformin is that a a1c to be put on this amount of medicine. ?

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Yes: Hi. That's a very rational regimen, and you'll probably do very well on it. Eat healthily and exercise regularly. Good luck!

Dr Nabulsi agreed

Answered 10/4/2014

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