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Do I Have To Continue Metformin If Having Type 2 Diabetes And Am Physically Active?

Hi Doc. I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2, 2 yrs ago, i am physically active, walk a lot and do my aerobics 2x a week. I m 60 yrs old, slim ang above not very keen of sweet food and junk food. I am the only one has this disease in the family. My blood sugar never been up to 8, at the same time diagnosed with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I lost my husband 7 yrs ago, and I suffered depressions, and a lot of stress. Is this the caused of my diabetes? I watch what I eat. Do I have to continue to take my Metformin? My family doctor never said anything. Thank you and will appreciate any information you could give me. Yolly
posted on Thu, 8 May 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.

Mam, All the measures you are taking are highly appreciable. You said that you were diagnosed two years back, Usually once diagnosed with diabetes and started medication, then you need to continue the medication for keeping control of blood sugar levels.

Hope this guides you. For any other queries you can write to us. we will be happy to help you. Thank you.
Dr Phanindra Dulipala
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Do I Have To Continue Metformin If Having Type 2 Diabetes And Am Physically Active?

Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. Mam, All the measures you are taking are highly appreciable. You said that you were diagnosed two years back, Usually once diagnosed with diabetes and started medication, then you need to continue the medication for keeping control of blood sugar levels. Hope this guides you. For any other queries you can write to us. we will be happy to help you. Thank you. Dr Phanindra Dulipala Diabetologist.