I have had type 2 diabetes since 2004, and I am diet only, my hb1c is 6.3 but was 5.6 in 2004, my cholestrol is 4.4 and I take simvasin talbets, bp also ok,and not over weight.
and my GP is pleased with everything.
However my doctor now wants me to take metformin, 500mg 1 to 3 times a day which I was surprised to here.he also says I dont have to test my sugars at home anymore. He seems to think the tablets wil help the sugars,and prevent complications in the future, I have spoken to another doctor and a nurse, who say there is no need for these tablets,at present. but my GP seems to be thinking otherwise. I am of course a bit concerned, with the side effects etc, and wondred if any one , has a GP as insistant as mine?
and my GP is pleased with everything.
However my doctor now wants me to take metformin, 500mg 1 to 3 times a day which I was surprised to here.he also says I dont have to test my sugars at home anymore. He seems to think the tablets wil help the sugars,and prevent complications in the future, I have spoken to another doctor and a nurse, who say there is no need for these tablets,at present. but my GP seems to be thinking otherwise. I am of course a bit concerned, with the side effects etc, and wondred if any one , has a GP as insistant as mine?