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I have taken metformin for about 15 years off an on. I was pre-diabetic so they say. So many people said it is killing your kidneys and everything else, my blood sugar was good so in August 2024 I threw all the metfornin away. In last 2 months, headaches, fatigue, so I started testing
220 during night, 172 get up 146 during day. I can not get it down, so I called Rite aid to see if I had and prescriptions left, 2 days taking have gone down some, my eyesight is blurred, see stars around eyes and weak fatigued. I am 84 female, should I see a diabetes dr. Or just my primary. He doesn't seem to know to much about this. My A1C is due in May then see him. Any help appreciated.

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I’m not type 2, so probably not the best equipped to offer input in your situation. There are more medications available for type 2 now. Plus, diet can impact the blood sugar levels too. A change in blood sugar can cause blurred vision, but so can high blood sugar. There are also over the counter A1c tests, if you want to know that before your doctor appointment in May.

Sounds like the metformin is working. You should absolutely reach out to your doctor and let them know of the side effects and if there is any other options.