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A1c has been going down over last year and is now at 5.0. been on 2000/day metformin for many years. can i stop it now or reduce dosage?
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It is reasonable to discuss decreasing it with your Dr. it could have gotten better bee Re cause u have changed eatin habits AND/Or the met.
Answered 1/15/2023
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Please discuss it with the doctor who prescribed the medication. It is not a good idea to change the dose on your own. Wish you good health!
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