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Old 04-12-2012, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by maryalicebier View Post
My levels without medication are 130 to 160. My question is when I take metformin 850 or 500 it goes to 80 - 120 and I feel sick do do I discontinue the metformin when the levels are low ? Is it an option to adjust or not take the metformin ?
The 80 mg/dl - 120 mg/dl is within the normal range, anything below 70 mg/dl is considered a low or hypoglycemic condition. It would be best to discuss this with your doctor/care provider, before deciding not to take the meds.
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