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I was told that i was a diabetic and was put on metformin500mg by my pcp without being checked for it & my concern is should i take it or nt?
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Ask your doctor: If you believe you were not tested for diabetes prior to your diagnosis of diabetes, it would be a very good idea to discuss that with your doctor. Perhaps you had an abnormal hba1c and elevated fasting blood sugar?
Answered 10/4/2016
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