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What Causes Erratic Glucose Values Despite Taking Metformin 500?

My son 40 years old recently diagnosed. Family doctor started on 500 mg. Metformin twice a day. He tells me he is running 5 to 600 per day in glucose testing. I believe we need to see a specialist. He is not taking this serious. I need to know what to say to get his attention. This isn t going away without effort on his part and taking this seriously.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Type 2 Diabetes needs life style modifications as first line of treatment, your son must educated regarding diabetes being silent disease can affect vital organs on long run.Taking a diet counseling and regular exercise , regular follow up with doctor for dose adjustment of drugs is advised.
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What Causes Erratic Glucose Values Despite Taking Metformin 500?

Hi, Type 2 Diabetes needs life style modifications as first line of treatment, your son must educated regarding diabetes being silent disease can affect vital organs on long run.Taking a diet counseling and regular exercise , regular follow up with doctor for dose adjustment of drugs is advised.