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What Causes Weight Loss Despite Taking Metformin For This A1C Level?

I was just told that my A1C is 15. I do not have insurance and I turn 65 in August so I will have Medicare in about 6 months. I am 5 9 and my weight dropped from 195 to 144 this past year with weight dropping even during holidays. I was hoping I could last without expensive treatments until Medicare. I m taking 2,000 mg metformin/day but it isn t doing the job. Do I need to hurry up and get care I can t afford?
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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you need a 2 or 3 drug regime....to control blood glucose levels.Although metformin itself causes weight loss.i hope you take it after meals & dont miss doses.also u need proper diet plan.
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What Causes Weight Loss Despite Taking Metformin For This A1C Level?

you need a 2 or 3 drug regime....to control blood glucose levels.Although metformin itself causes weight loss.i hope you take it after meals & dont miss doses.also u need proper diet plan.