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My father hba1c is 6.5
Yesterday we took hba1c is 6.5 is it normal docter gave metaformin 500mg is it sufficient to control sugarlevels
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Dr. Tanvi Parikh
Endocrinologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
HbA1C of 6.5 shows mild early diabetes. Therefore typically metformin 500 mg is the first step in management and usually proves enough. Would recommend obtaining HbA1C in 3 months to access response to metformin, if A1c improved this dose will be sufficient.
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
Diabetologist
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes it should be for this level of HbA1C
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Dr. Rajiva Gupta
Diabetologist
45 yrs exp
Delhi
Hna1c is good
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