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What Causes Elevation In Blood Sugar Levels Despite Taking Metformin?
Hi, I am checking for a friend who was newly diagnosed with diabetes, stage 2. His current level is 261, and is taking medforman (spelling?). Should he contact his doctor about the level. He ate 4 hours ago and is a PE teacher, so he s been active all afternoon
Thu, 22 Dec 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
Your friend might have type 2 diabetes as per history... If it is type one diabetes than no role of metformin
He should consult doctor and as per examination drug like metformin prescribed
Along with drug intake regular exercise done and take less sugar in diet and less fatty meal..
Fruits eaten more
If he is type 2 diabetes patient than empagliflozin like newer drug prescribed as add on therapy
If still sugar not improving than insulin might started
Take care
Consult physician for examination and further work up if needed
Your friend might have type 2 diabetes as per history... If it is type one diabetes than no role of metformin
He should consult doctor and as per examination drug like metformin prescribed
Along with drug intake regular exercise done and take less sugar in diet and less fatty meal..
Fruits eaten more
If he is type 2 diabetes patient than empagliflozin like newer drug prescribed as add on therapy
If still sugar not improving than insulin might started
Take care
Consult physician for examination and further work up if needed
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