What is the best type 2 diabetes medicine?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Metformin, in the absence of contraindications or intolerability, should be the first-line agent to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because my blood sugar is higher than it's ever been. I'm already on BP meds and I'm overweight. Should I think about starting medication for my sugar levels now? Is it even possible to get my levels back to normal at this point?

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