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  • female
  • 60 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My mom needs gallbladder surgery but her blood sugar is high fasting 130 and pp 198. The doc prescribed gemerforte 2, metride 2, and volivo. Are three different sugar medicines together safe for her or could they cause harm? What should we do to keep her sugar under control before surgery?

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