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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stuffedolive" data-source="post: 2533863" data-attributes="member: 65903">I have recently had a Hba1c of 50, the same as my last hba1c 15 months ago. This after 20 years of keeping my hba1c in the mid 40's by diet and exercise. The UK locum GP told me that as I have a 'persistently' high hba1c I should go onto metformin and statins immediately.  I pointed out that prior to the pandemic I was on 6 monthly checkups which had been extended to yearly due to my 'excellent' control of  BG over so many years, and that  my numbers had probably gone up recently due to the disruption of routines caused by the pandemic,  not helped by their decision not to test me as often. However, I couldnt get through to him. He was insistent also saying that my thoughts 'made no sense'. So I had to be assertive and decline his offer.  So to answer your question as to when metformin is offered, then yes, some GPs will offer it at 50, but its best to find a GP who will work with you to stay off meds.Good luck</blockquote>

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