I am a 22 year old who has type 1 diabetes, and I am on the higher end of my weight scale. My diabetes educator wants me to start taking Glucophage because she thinks that I might have some insulin resistance, whereas my doctor says that there isn't enough research to proceed with this plan. Can you give me any more information to help me make a decision

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