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

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Since 197 is high you are recommended to taken metformin or insulin depending on what the doctor suggests

Dr. Bhanu Suggests...

Take a Cortisol, Serum (Random) Test or Take a CELIAC PROFILE (TTG IGA ABS, GLIADIN IGG & IGA ABS) Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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