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Got pcos but no period and weight gain were side effects of depo-provera i was on for three years. took my bgl and was 4, 5. does it mean i don't have diabetes?

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Diabetes: Assume that your hba1c was 4.5, non diabetic. You should be taking metformin 850 mg three times per day with meals for the pcos. Cj glueck md.

Answered 7/28/2013

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A member asked:

Got pcos but no period and weight gain were side effects of depo-provera i was on for three years. took my bgl and was 4, 5. does it mean i don't have diabetes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Glueck answered

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