[Ronin]

Hi Sandmcd!

I'm really angry with your MD. You got a diagnosis of being Pre-D, a prescription for Met, and nobody told you that you really need to get a BG meter and start testing your BG levels at home!?!?!? That should be a crime! What is also important to note is that a lot of over 50 folks are being swept into the Pre-D category by MD's that don't have any clue except one high FBG test result. Okay, your A1c is high and that spells trouble, but you must have the tools to manage your BG levels daily.

You can get a good meter at any CVS Pharmacy and their prices are good (Their Meter is actually a True Track and is the brand I have been using.) Please get one and start testing.

Getting results is what it is all about. You should be able to tell, after a few days, if the Met is or isn't working based on your BG levels. The other reason for having a meter is to see how your body reacts to the things you eat.

Most Pre-D's manage their BG levels with diet modification and exercise. Meds should only be used if the diet and exercise process doesn't yield results. I'm not saying that meds don't have a place -- they are important, but they must be the right meds for the right problem.

Pardon the rant, but...