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How is insulin resistance/ whatever metformin is used to treat diagnosed? what tests will test insulin resistance?(what people are put on metformin 4)
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Diabetes type II: by definition has insulin resistance. Unless there is a compelling reason to test for insulin levels, having a clinical and demographic picture consistent with diabetes II is all that is needed. metformin helps that one; it doesnt work in type I.
Answered 4/7/2016
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