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If a patient is on an anticoagulant and they have type 2 diabetes can they use a blood glucose meter to check blood glucose levels? how else would they know if they need insulin or metformin?
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Anticoag blood gluc: Yes it is OK to check BG when on anticoagulant. But always check with your team as they know you best.
Answered 4/25/2020
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