Gliclazide is an antidiabetic drug indicated in type 2 diabetes patients to lower blood sugar levels. It works by increasing the body's insulin production. It is best taken in the morning with breakfast. Weight gain is one of the side effects of this drug. At times, this might lower the blood sugar levels; hence those taking Gliclazide might have to carry sweets along with them without fail.
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Post-delivery my sugar levels are not under control. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, During pregnancy, I checked my sugar levels. It was very high. I consulted a sugar specialist. She gave me Glucophage 500 mg. In the seventh month, I used insulin. The doctor said that it is pregnancy diabetes and after delivery, it will get alright. But after delivery, my sugar level ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have diabetes and you must take treatment for it. Gestational diabetes which you had during pregnancy may be the time you discovered that you had diabetes but you must have been having it from ... Read Full »
What is the meaning of anisocytosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am diabetic, and my latest report showed HbA1C as 11, it says hypochromia and anisocytosis of red blood cells. What does it mean? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HbA1C of 11 is very high, and it suggests toward uncontrolled diabetes. I suggest you investigate your urine sugar, blood fasting sugar, serum urea and creatinine. The treatment for diabetes should be started with oral hypoglycemic drugs like Metformin and Gliclazide. ... Read Full »