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Increased Dosage For Metformin, Sugar Level Increased. What Treatment Should Be Taken?

My regular doctor is not addressing my diabetes . He increased my metformin to twice a day but my sugar levels keep increasing. Call to him yesterday only to be sent for more blood work. I feel horrible. Blood sugars fasting are over 330. Right now I m at 458. Made an appointment with an endo, but they cannot get to me for 2 1/2 weeks. What now? Who can I go see in the meantime?
Wed, 20 Jun 2012
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Hi Tracie,

Your blood sugar levels are definitely high. It is better to add another drug to your treatment regimen like a drug belonging to sulfonylurea group.

You can see an internal medicine specialist for this or even a skilled general physician with expertise in treating Diabetes.

It is better not to wait for 2 1/2 weeks. Please get your treatment plan revised early.

All the best.
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Increased Dosage For Metformin, Sugar Level Increased. What Treatment Should Be Taken?

Hi Tracie, Your blood sugar levels are definitely high. It is better to add another drug to your treatment regimen like a drug belonging to sulfonylurea group. You can see an internal medicine specialist for this or even a skilled general physician with expertise in treating Diabetes. It is better not to wait for 2 1/2 weeks. Please get your treatment plan revised early. All the best.