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Type 2 Diabetes

2017-03-12 09:57:12
Iam 43 yrs old . Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 1 year ago My recent reports as on 12/3/2017 Fasting 121 PP 200 Hb1ac 7.2 Should i start medicine? Which? Already taking Telvas 40 for BP( But not in control) remains 140/90 sometimes higher till 160/100 Pl. Reply
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Your reports warrant starting medicines for diabetes. Metformin is most commonly started as the first medicine although the final decision can be taken only after examining you. You should visit a diabetologist personally to avoid complications later.

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