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Do I Need A Medication For Controlling Blood Sugar?
this is for my friend,he is 27 yrs old male, he had a fasting blood sugar of 340 once and 300 when repeated next day,dr told to start with tab metformin once daily,is it necessary to start medicine or go for a diet control?he checkked blood sugar because he had excessive thirst and wt loss
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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dear friend I understand your concern.sugar around 300 is always bad.thisn increased sugar is the reson for your weight loss and excessive thirst.regaring medication considering of starting metformin is not a bad idea.metformin is a very safe drug.but to tell about your treatment I need to have some additional information like your height,weight,pls do Hba1c,do any of your parents have diabetes.this information helps me to understand better and give good suggestion.....regards
Dr Vamsi
Diabetologist
Dr Vamsi
Diabetologist
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