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34 m, t2 diabetic since 3 yrs. a1c-5.3, on metformin 500mg. how to preserve my beta cells for long. is it affected even if my sugars are under control?
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A1c 5.3: If you always have an A1c in or near that level, and you are only taking metformin 500 mg a day you might consider going a few days without metformin and check you blood sugar daily. If your blood sugar is high but your A1c still normal at 5.3, make an early appointment with your doctor and find out where the problem is.
Answered 12/19/2014
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