Should I discontinue glucophage before the study of gykated hemoglobin? I take 2 x 850 mg.
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
15 months ago
No, in most cases you do not need to stop taking Glucophage (metformin) before your HbA1c test unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Metformin (a component of Glucophage) is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It should not significantly affect the result of the HbA1c test, because it measures the average blood sugar level over a period of about 2-3 months, and not the immediate glucose level. If you are unable to get to your doctor, the GdziePoLek.pl service also allows you to obtain a teleconsultation with a doctor: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja I enclose a link to a page where you can check the availability of Glucophage in pharmacies in Poland and book the drug in the selected pharmacy: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/33311/glucophage-850-tabletki-powlekane/apteki