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Type2 diabetic. metformin 500mg 2xday but stomach issues. will victoza (liraglutide) lower a1c and help weight loss along as monotherapy so i can stop metformin?

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Talk to doctor: Management of diabetes is not a do it yourself issue. It would be prudent to discuss these issues with your doctor and not go around changing your medication on your own.

Answered 6/18/2016

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