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Should I reduce my Metformin to once a day? (HBA1C 5.5, Fasting 91, PP 110)

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Question by Keerti on Sep 09, 2024Hindi

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My HBA1C is 5.5 ,fasting sugar is 91 and PP is 110 taking Metformin 500 twice a day .I was told earlier that I have pre diabetes,fasting was 115 and HBA1C was 6.4 . Should Metformin 500 be reduced to once in a day?

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