A member asked:

In 2008 i weighed 300lbs and a fpg test of 125 mg/dl. today, i am 29 and weigh 360lbs with a fpg of 103 mg/dl. why is my blood sugar lower?

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Hyperinsulinemia?: You may have insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. Insulin is the hormone that drives sugar into your cells where it is stored as fat. I suggest a low-carb diet, and the drug Metformin (1500-2000 mg per day). Metformin restores insulin receptor sensitivity, and reduces the production of glucose by your liver (which triggers more insulin). Exercise (15 min walk/day) will also help.

Answered 1/28/2015

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