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<blockquote data-quote="Klangley" data-source="post: 1070704" data-attributes="member: 208425"><p>Its a little concerning to hear that the lab equipment was faulty, but I guess these things happen. I presume my readings have been accurate, certainly no one has let me know if they weren't. I read somewhere Metformin takes about 3 weeks to become effective and the average reduction in BS is 1.1%, but there are others on the forum who can confirm that. The real change in BS for most T2s comes from diet (cut the carbs), exercise and losing weight (for some). Also an HbA1c test measures (if the equipment isn't faulty) your BS over an 8 - 10 week period. If you have only taken Metformin, I don't think your new test will be too skewed.</p><p>If it turns out you are not a diabetic or perhaps are only in the pre-diabetic range taking metformin for a few weeks wont do you any harm. In fact it is being hailed by some as the new wonder drug for weight loss and protection against cancer....not that I necessary believe all of that. Obviously that is non-expert opinion, you should as the previous poster said, discuss it with your Doctor. Good luck. Even if you are a diabetic, its not the end of the world or even close. My diagnosis was one of the best things to have happened to me in years. Gave me the kick up the ass to change my diet and get off my ass <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Klangley, post: 1070704, member: 208425"] Its a little concerning to hear that the lab equipment was faulty, but I guess these things happen. I presume my readings have been accurate, certainly no one has let me know if they weren't. I read somewhere Metformin takes about 3 weeks to become effective and the average reduction in BS is 1.1%, but there are others on the forum who can confirm that. The real change in BS for most T2s comes from diet (cut the carbs), exercise and losing weight (for some). Also an HbA1c test measures (if the equipment isn't faulty) your BS over an 8 - 10 week period. If you have only taken Metformin, I don't think your new test will be too skewed. If it turns out you are not a diabetic or perhaps are only in the pre-diabetic range taking metformin for a few weeks wont do you any harm. In fact it is being hailed by some as the new wonder drug for weight loss and protection against cancer....not that I necessary believe all of that. Obviously that is non-expert opinion, you should as the previous poster said, discuss it with your Doctor. Good luck. Even if you are a diabetic, its not the end of the world or even close. My diagnosis was one of the best things to have happened to me in years. Gave me the kick up the ass to change my diet and get off my ass :) [/QUOTE]
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