
Does Metformin Cause Pancreatic Disorders?

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Hello,
please provide more information. I'll ask specific questions to help you.
- if I understood OK, you had 7.8% at diagnosis and metformin was given to you and you had 5.8% thereafter. Right?
- what do you mean by "inflammed pancreas"? Was it an acute pancreatitis? A chronic pancreatitis? Please provide more details.
Metformin does not cause pancreatic problems. Metformin was rightly given to you because you had a high enough HbA1c. Patients are always advised to adopt a proper diet and physical activity program. Loosing 37 pounds helped a lot with blood glucose control. In such cases treatment may be reconsidered. If you stop taking metformin your HbA1c may rise between 0.5-1.0%.
I'll be glad to comment more on your case when you provide the necessary details.
Kind Regards!

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