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Prescription Advice for Type 2 Diabetic
Due to an insurance related issue I will be without my insulin (Levemir 20 Unit Dose) for the next 6 days. I am also on 500mg Metformin once daily. I am seeking advice to get through the next 6 days to get my insulin prescription filled. Ex: Should I up my daily Metformin dose. And if so, how much.
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Dr. Nishant Singh
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16 yrs exp
Noida
U can increase dose of metformin to 1000mg twice a day but your liver and kidney should be normal creatinine should be normal .
So if it's normal increase your dose to 500mg three times after breakfast lunch and dinner for now.
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