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My FBS is 220 and RBS is 320. Can I increase my dose of Glimepiride?
Query: Hello doctor, I have diabetes from the last two years. I take medicine Glimepiride 2 mg before breakfast and Metformin 500 mg after meal twice daily. But my routine blood sugar is fasting 220 mg/dL and random 320 mg/dL or above. Can I increase my dose of Glimepiride? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Looking at your blood sugar levels, it looks like you definitely need to increase the dosage of your medication. There are three options. Increase dosage of Metformin, increase dosage of Glimepiride and add a new drug to the current regimen... Read Full »
My HbA1c levels have reduced. Does it mean my diabetes is gone?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 57 year male. Four months ago, the doctor declared that I am diabetic as my HbA1c was 10.7 %. I started with Glimisave M2 (two tablets per day) and Atorec 10 (one tablet at night), later on, I shifted to Glimisave M1 (two tablets per day) and Atorec 10 as usual. I take other sup... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I just read your query.From what you have mentioned, it appears that you have controlled your diabetes quite well. I would suggest that you take tablet Glimisave (Glimepiride) M2 once in the morning and tablet Glimisave M1 once at night. Your diabetes is not gone, but it... Read Full »
My FBS is 271, and PPBS is 475. Do I have to take Insulin?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 70 year old female. My weight is 132 pounds. I am a known case of NIDDM. I am on Glimepiride 4 mg bid and Repaglinide bid. But, my FBS is 271 mg/dL and PPBS is 457 mg/dL. Is there any solution to lower my sugar without Insulin? For me Insulin was already prescribed, but still I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your blood sugar levels are very high. You have to get started on Insulin as it is the best way to reduce blood sugar. Insulin production in our body is decreased, so we are just replacing that from outside. You are already on two oral anti-diabetic drugs which are hi... Read Full »
Why is my husband's sugar level consistently high despite taking medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband has diabetes for the last 10 years. He is currently on Amaryl M1. He is living a sedentary lifestyle. For the past few months, the sugar level is always high despite the medication. The fasting blood sugar value was around 169, a week back. His other tests like triglycerides... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would suggest a stepwise approach. As the blood glucose level is not controlled on Amaryl M 1, increase the dose to Amaryl M 2 (Glimepiride and Metformin), one tablet in the m... Read Full »
Can diabetes cause gastric and chest burning?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from gastric and chest burning. I had consulted with a doctor before and took medicine for both issues, but it is not cured. I am taking medication for blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To fully understand the cause of the problem, I will need some details of the medications you take for your high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol. Medications could be one important reason for your problem. If the gastric issue you are facing is for a long time a... Read Full »