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Why Should Metformin Be Taken Instead Of Insulin For Borderline Diabetes?

i have been told I am borderline diabetic. Last several doctor visits my sugar levels are a little high without much change between visits with watching my diet. Just had blood work done today . If still not lower doctor told me I may need Metformin . Why that and not insulin? Difference ?
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If the blood sugar levels are persistently high then yes, you need to take oral hypoglycemic drugs to keep the blood sugar levels under control. You should once do HbA1c levels checked. After taking oral hypoglycemic drugs you can check if the blood sugar levels comes under control. Along with medicine you should also eat foods with low glycemic index and also do regular walk and exercise. If at all the blood sugar levels does not come under control even with medicine and dietary and lifestyle changes then only you are advised to take Insulin, otherwise only medicine is sufficient.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Why Should Metformin Be Taken Instead Of Insulin For Borderline Diabetes?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If the blood sugar levels are persistently high then yes, you need to take oral hypoglycemic drugs to keep the blood sugar levels under control. You should once do HbA1c levels checked. After taking oral hypoglycemic drugs you can check if the blood sugar levels comes under control. Along with medicine you should also eat foods with low glycemic index and also do regular walk and exercise. If at all the blood sugar levels does not come under control even with medicine and dietary and lifestyle changes then only you are advised to take Insulin, otherwise only medicine is sufficient. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.