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28 male obese has fasting insulin 26 and fasting proinsulin 46 even while taking metformin 2000 mg. why is this happening? random insu/proin-140/400.
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Insulin: I think you are making a mistake by "measuring" insulin and pro-insulin. It is more likely you are checking blood sugar values. Let me know please.
Answered 1/21/2017
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