# Stubborn A1C numbers and what to do

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [March 2, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stubborn-a1c-numbers-and-what-to-do/980608 "2023-03-02T19:31:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stubborn-a1c-numbers-and-what-to-do/980608/25 "2023-03-03T01:59:38Z")

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> [@istacyi](#):
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> I agree with the suggestion of a CGM.

I would not recommend a type 2 diabetic with an A1c of 8.0 who is on metformin only to get a CGM. CGMs are most useful when one does something immediate based on the glucose level, like taking a certain amount of insulin. CGM is most beneficial for those who are absolutely insulin dependent.

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