blood sugar disorder

[rrm123]

My wife has present level of  fbs 118 and pp 256 which is found for the first time.
Doc has prescribed metformin tablet   GLYCIPHAGE250
pl advise what does indicate  or shall I consult another physician

[WaveRider]

I'm curious to know why you are posting and not your wife since it is her with a condition not you?

When in doubt it never hurts to get a second opinion, especially when a doctor dispenses pills rather than advice. Your wife's "fbs" [I'm assuming fasting blood sugar] indicates prediabetes. This can be corrected with proper diabetes nutrition, maintaining proper weight and daily physical exercise.

Does "pp" stand for postprandial? Without knowing when, or how the 256 mg/dl test results came about your wife should ask the next doctor, preferably an Endocrinologist - a diabetes specialist - for

1. A1c test [HgBA1c, HbA1c] - gives a more reasonable view of the glucose [blood sugar] over the past 3 months. Normal is <5%.
2. Pancreas Insulin test
3. Thyroid TSH test - a malfunctioning thyroid may disrupt pancreas insulin production

These tests will help the doctor determine why her postprandial levels are so high.

[caregiver222]

I'm not sure what your question is.

During the course of an examination a physician normally explores many aspects of a patient's life, to include recommendations on diet, exercise and medication.

I am sure there will be additional testing after your wife has been on this medication for a while.

The prescription is reasonable, relatively safe, and, other things being equal, there seems no reason to simply change doctors.