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Hello...I am taking metformin 500 mg daily. My hb1ac is 5.8 . Fbs is 119 and pp is 169. Usually fbs is under 110 and pp around 140.Should I increase my dosage of metformin. My weight is 88 lbs and bp is 140/90.
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Dr. Subhankar Datta
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13 yrs exp
Howrah
No need to increase dose. Monitor blood pressure regularly
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Dr. Suhas Khaire
Endocrinologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
No need at present as HB1ac is in control..
But u need monitor bp as it very borderline and also to maintain ideal wt which will help in good sugar control in long term..!!
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Monitor BP.. If persistent high u may need antihypertensive
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