My fasting blood sugar is 197. What medicine should I take?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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You should first consult a doctor and then take metformin.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar )Test Test or Take a Chromium - Serum Test

Book FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar )Test Test Book Chromium - Serum Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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