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I take metformin1000mg,victoza1.8mg,levemir (insulin detemir) 7units at night and my sugar is still high in the morning why is that? its around 150 to 180

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150-180: Please gradually increase your Levermir by one unit a day. Check your blood sugar on alternate morning and bedtime and gradually you will find your blood glucose is stable.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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