Sunday, June 05, 2011
A recent report again reaffirms that metformin is the first medication to use when a patient with type 2 diabetes (T2D) needs help with lowering blood glucose levels. The 200+ page report, Oral Diabetes Medications for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: An Update, was prepared for the Agency for Healt...
Since for the reasons you cite I cannot take metformin what's your take on victoza? That's what is being suggested for me if tomorrow's A1c is high.
Victoza is a new injectible medication for T2D. Ask your physician why he/she isn't starting you with a sulfonylurea (older, cheaper, reasonably safe except for the risk of hypoglycemia) or another oral medication.