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A member asked:
I have to have a gtt done and am on 500mg metformin how long should i stop taking metformin before taking the test as i wont to get a true reading?
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Doesnt sound right: To do a glucose tolerance test for a person already on metformin would be unusual. You will need to contact your doctor's office for guidance on this specific matter.
Answered 5/31/2013
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