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My cousins pp sugar levels are high even after meds.the fasting sugar is ok.he is on metformin 2000 mg/day.whats causing it and how to control.help?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

More med: Depending on his a1c, he might need additional agents that will target pp bs. Metformin alone might not be enough to keep his bs under control, especially at the post prandial period.

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Answered 8/1/2016

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