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I do take metformin (500) twice a day, and i eat "fair" - do you think that i should be taking a statin to lower cholesterol? i went from an overall 220 to 270 number over the last year. my fasting bg is anywhere from 90 to 120, and my last a1c test came in at 6.4 cholesterol reading
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Need more info: How much do you weigh? How tall are you? What is your blood pressure? You may need statins, but you need to consult your doctor about losing weight, increasing physical activity and diet modification. It is good that you are controlling your blood glucose. Wish you good health!
Answered 7/16/2020
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