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I read somewhere metformit wasnt good for you. is that true? im prediabetic and wondered if its better not to take it and just lose weight instead.

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Try weight loss.: It's always better to try to treat certain conditions, like prediabetes, non-medically. Try weight loss first.

Dr Liang agreed

Answered 4/13/2017

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A member asked:

I read somewhere metformit wasnt good for you. is that true? im prediabetic and wondered if its better not to take it and just lose weight instead.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Liang agreed

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