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How Can Diabetes Be Managed?

In taking metformin do I still watch everything I eat. My level was 146 and it has been up and down every day. I have been taking an herbal medication Equilibrium that was recomended but it is a battle trying to keep Anything in my house I can eat. Which is the best med. I can take. YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 9 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Metformin is a good medicine for diabetes. Maintain a diet dairy and regular blood sugar checking by checking at fasting and 2 hours after meals.

Avoid herbal products and also avoid high Glycemic index foods.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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How Can Diabetes Be Managed?

Hello, Metformin is a good medicine for diabetes. Maintain a diet dairy and regular blood sugar checking by checking at fasting and 2 hours after meals. Avoid herbal products and also avoid high Glycemic index foods. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi