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What are the recommended medical interventions or adjustments for a 71-year-old patient who has a fasting blood glucose level of 271 mg/dL while taking 500 mg of metformin daily?

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What are the recommended medical interventions or adjustments for a 71-year-old patient who has a fasting blood glucose level of 271 mg/dL while taking 500 mg of metformin daily?

Asked by Male, 71 · 10 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

10 days ago

A reading of 271 mg/dL is elevated, and your current daily dose of 500 mg of metformin is relatively low. Often, the next step is for your doctor to safely increase your metformin dose or consider adding another medication to help lower your levels. Please contact your healthcare provider soon to discuss an adjustment. In the meantime, stay well-hydrated, enjoy balanced meals, and monitor your readings.

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