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How long does it take for metformin to start working on high blood sugar once you start on it?

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Dr. Addagada Rao
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General Surgery 58 years experience
Good drug: Metformin , essential medication ( who ) help glucose utilization , reaches peak levels in 1 to 3 hrs , with half life of elimination in 6 hrs, complete in 24 hrs.
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