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84 yrs. pancreas atrophy. type 2 controlled by diet for 8 years. fasting glucose 91 but postprandial is now 175 after 2 hours. a1c been 5.9 previous.

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Try Metformin: Metformin is an Insulin receptor sensitizer, and blocks the release of sugar from the liver (via glyconeogenesis). By taking metformin, Insulin works "better, " and your pancreas is given somewhat of a "rest." it should normalize your blood sugar, HGB a1c, and lower your Insulin levels. You might also add Acarbose (a "starch blocker") to help maintain normal blood sugar.

Answered 3/21/2018

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