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I have a family history of diabetes and hypertension. My blood pressure is under control 120/80 under medication. My fbs is 105 as average my pp is 140 as average. Normal lipid profile. Should I go for metformin as a preventive measure against diabetes? Thank you.
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better to reduce glucose content of food. increase low glucose foods in diet. No med6at present
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I you are not obese, do regular physical activities, careful about diet, non smoker, you can wait.
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Only restrict food habits. Change a sedentary lifestyle if you have.
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