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Diabetes management: Beyond hemoglobin A1c
- Author:
- Vinni Makin, MBBS, MD, FACE
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
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In reply: Metformin for type 2 diabetes
- Author:
- Vinni Makin, MBBS, MD, FACE
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
The American Diabetes Association recommends periodic measurement of vitamin B12 levels in metformin users.
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Should metformin be used in every patient with type 2 diabetes?
- Author:
- Vinni Makin, MBBS, MD, FACE
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Most patients should receive it, with exceptions. Nevertheless, it is underused.