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Type 2 diabetic. my glucose after meals is under control (<140) but fasting glucose is still high (130-160). no bedtime snacking. what's causing this?

Q: type 2 diabetic. my glucose after meals is under control (<140) but fasting glucose is still high (130-160). no bedtime snacking. what's causing this?

You have a higher: insulin resistance than before. You need to maximize your metformin then try another medication on top of your Janumet XR. Or go with liraglutide if you A1c is consistently above 8.

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You have a higher: insulin resistance than before. You need to maximize your metformin then try another medication on top of your Janumet XR. Or go with liraglutide if you A1c is consistently above 8.

Answered 4/19/2018

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A member asked:

Type 2 diabetic. my glucose after meals is under control (<140) but fasting glucose is still high (130-160). no bedtime snacking. what's causing this?

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