Health provider won't prescribe metformin

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damian6000

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I'm American and my health provider won't prescribe metformin for prediabetes (had fasting glucose of 115). She said they won't prescribe it for that (I suggested she do some research), but that they would for low blood sugar :|

She said they could refer me to a specialist for that. Which takes months.

I've been on metformin for many years but running low (in Thailand it's OTC and brought some with me to the States).

Any suggestions how to go about this? Very frustrating having these basic meds being prescription only. Incredibly, insulin is OTC :|
 
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damian6000 said:
I'm American and my health provider won't prescribe metformin for prediabetes (had fasting glucose of 115). She said they won't prescribe it for that (I suggested she do some research), but that they would for low blood sugar :|

She said they could refer me to a specialist for that. Which takes months.

I've been on metformin for many years but running low (in Thailand it's OTC and brought some with me to the States).

Any suggestions how to go about this? Very frustrating having these basic meds being prescription only. Incredibly, insulin is OTC :|
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You would need a prescription for both here in Australia...
 
Marie 2

Marie 2

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A different doctor. In America they seem to provide prescriptions for metformin pretty easily. I'm not sure why your doctor doesn't want to. Maybe your A1C is really good so she doesn't think you need it?

When you go to a different doctor just make sure to tell them you're doing good because Metformin is working really well for you.
 
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