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A 35-year-old female asked:

How long does metformin take to start working . i've been on it two weeks. i have pcos and type 1 diabetes and am worried about my blood sugar.?

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Dr. Charles A Bryant
Dr. Charles A Bryantanswered
Endocrinology 50 years experience
Type 1 Diabetes: If you indeed have type 1 diabetes you need Insulin to control your blood sugar since you do not have the ability to make Insulin on your own. You should discuss this with your physician.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
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Dr. Quang Nguyen
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
See your doctor: If you have type 1 diabetes, you will need Insulin as your treatment, not metformin. Metformin is an excellent drug for type 2 diabetes but the mainstay treatment for type 1 is insulin. Please discuss this with your doctor.
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