Is Vysov M good for controlling blood sugar level?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 29 years old. My blood sugar levels were FBS 296 mg/dL and PP 441 mg/dL. So, I consulted with a doctor, and they suggested taking insulin14 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 the same tablet for the next three months.

My question is, can I continue the same dosage?
Are there any side effects if I reduce the dose?

Please guide.

Thank you.

Answer 1

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.

The patient should get his eyes examined to rule out retinal involvement, as in diabetes, this is one of the common and serious complications that comes without any symptoms. Plus, check HbA1c percentage every six months. Do lipid profile and complete blood count (CBC).

If you have checked your HbA1c percent (glycated hemoglobin), then please mention that too. Because, in a well-controlled diabetes, HbA1c% will be less than seven. 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.

Revert back after the investigations to a diabetologist online.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.