Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
High a1c over 13 but numbers don't correlate, mri and us abdomen are normal, what are other causes. on metformin and starlix (nateglinide) check bs 4x per day.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Diabetes: The high a1c suggests that your diabetes is not under control. You may well need insulin. See your doctor who may wish to refer you to a diabetes expert.
Answered 1/31/2013
5.3k views
Closer monitoring: First, make sure your meter is working right. How old is it? Test it against your doctor machine to compare accuracy. Second, the numbers don't correlate possibly because you don't check it at the right time. Try to check a few numbers 2 hours after you eat. This might be where your problem is. A continuous glucose monitor for 1 week is also an option for you to check for trends.
Answered 11/15/2017
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
A female has pcos taking clomophen and tamoxifen and metformin has elevated liver enzymes what is the cause?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I do take metformin (500) twice a day, and I eat "fair" - do you think that I should be taking a statin to lower cholesterol? I went from an overall 220 to 270 number over the last year. My fasting BG is anywhere from 90 to 120, and my last A1C test came in at 6.4 cholesterol reading
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm 25lbs overweight, fasting glucose 105 mg, ALT 45, MRI detected fatty liver, Mom has diabetes 2. Is Metformin appropriate? What are the risks?
My A1c is 6.2 as a result of taking 2 pills of metformin. Should i now take 1 to reduce chances of liver damage or kidney failure? Please advise.
Issues of bloating, abdominal pains, constipation & lower back pains for 2 mos. All bloodwork stable except A1C result is elevated. CT Scan w/o contrast (allergic to iodine) shows Pancreatic head soft tissue mass. MRI recommended. Is this cancer?
T2 D with A1c of 5.2. Off Metformin 500er due to headaches. Is it that important if a.m. FBG numbers are elevated up to 126 if controlled rest of day?
Does metformin or duloxetine cause headaches? ive been getting constant headaches for almost a yr and thinking of quitting any meds i take that could be causing it.my mri's are normal, which one would cause it and is it safe to quit taking it if need?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
