Two years ago I was diagnosed w/ type 2 diabetes. Annual blood work had been done with a bs reading of 133. My family doctor put me on Metformin 1,000 mg 2x a day. My last two A1C's were 6.3 and 6.6 (the most recent) and my doctor wants to add more medication, saying diabetics are normally on 2-3 meds. My weight is down, my daily bs readings are under 90, and I'm thinking of going to an endocrinologist. Any advice would greatly be appreciated as the family doctor mentioned...insulin...:((

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