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<blockquote data-quote="Daibell" data-source="post: 617894" data-attributes="member: 21149"><p>Hi and welcome. Those numbers are in the diabetic range but it's not until the teens that they get serious. You need to stay below around 8.5 two hours after a meal. Yes, starting the metformin gradually over 2-3 weeks is a good idea. Having it with food helps avoid stomach problems but if you do have stomach issues go back to the GP and ask for the Slow Release (SR) version which is kinder. Yes, a meter is essential. You should be given an HBa1C blood test after 3 months so do book an appointment and try to get a blood test form 2 weeks before so you have some results to discuss. The HBa1C will guide the GP on the best meds to proceed with. Do have a low-carb diet to try to manage your weight and blood sugar as Metformin helps but isn't a magic cure</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daibell, post: 617894, member: 21149"] Hi and welcome. Those numbers are in the diabetic range but it's not until the teens that they get serious. You need to stay below around 8.5 two hours after a meal. Yes, starting the metformin gradually over 2-3 weeks is a good idea. Having it with food helps avoid stomach problems but if you do have stomach issues go back to the GP and ask for the Slow Release (SR) version which is kinder. Yes, a meter is essential. You should be given an HBa1C blood test after 3 months so do book an appointment and try to get a blood test form 2 weeks before so you have some results to discuss. The HBa1C will guide the GP on the best meds to proceed with. Do have a low-carb diet to try to manage your weight and blood sugar as Metformin helps but isn't a magic cure [/QUOTE]
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