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Fasting sugar 120 and pp is 167,

2017-07-10 09:28:57
I am having hypothyrodism and at present taking 150 mg as well as my fasting sugar has come 120 and pp 167 . now i want to ask whether i should start taking medicine for diabetes or can i contron through diet and exercise at present. My age is 39
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Its better to start medicines like Metformin (unless contraindicated). Its not just to control blood sugar but to address the underlying pathology I.e. insulin resistance

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