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I have been asked to take Vysov for blood sugar. Can I continue the same?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At April 13, 2016
Reviewed AtJune 30, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 29 years old. My blood sugar levels were FBS 296 mg/dL and PP 441 mg/dL. So, I consult with doctor and they suggested to take Insulin 14 units in the morning and 8 units at night for 15 days. After 15 days, it reduced to FBS 180 mg/dL and PP 230 mg/dL. So, they stopped insulin and then they asked to take Vysov M 50/1000 twice a day. After a month I checked my sugar level and it showed FBS 110 mg/dL and PP 150 mg/dL. They asked to continue same tablet for next three months. My question is can I continue the same dosage? Are there any side effects if I reduce the dose? Please guide.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Looking at your present fasting and postprandial (PP) sugar are fairly well controlled. It means the current treatment has been quite helpful. If you have checked your HbA1c% (glycated hemoglobin), then please mention that too. Because, in a well-controlled diabetes HbA1c% will be less than 7. It will tell us about long-term blood sugar control. As regards the safety of Vildagliptin and Metformin, there is absolutely no problem. Both are quite safe and can be taken as long as needed. Along with this, it is essential for you to take a restricted diet and do regular exercise for one hour a day. I am sure you are aware that a person with diabetes should avoid sweets, deep fried foods, junk foods and pastries. Also, avoid sweetened aerated drinks, fructose, corn syrup containing products, red meat and egg yolk. Refrain from alcohol and smoking. In other words adapt a modified lifestyle.

The Probable causes

Patient should get his eyes examined for ruling out retinal involvement as in diabetes this is one of the common and a serious complication that comes without any symptoms. Plus check HbA1c% every 6 months.

Investigations to be done

Do lipid profile and complete blood count (CBC).

Regarding follow up

Revert back after the investigations to a diabetologist online.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar
Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Diabetology

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