Metformin is an antidiabetic drug used as the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in overweight patients. It works by restoring your body's response to the naturally produced insulin. It also reduces the blood sugar by decreasing the sugar production in the liver and its absorption in the intestine.
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Why is my sugar level uncontrolled even after taking Glycomet?
Query: Hi doctor, My age is 30 years and my weight is around 70 lbs. My fasting sugar is around 180 mg/dL and PP around 270 mg/dL. I am taking Glycomet GP2 tablets twice a day from last nine months. But sugar level is uncontrolled. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reasons for uncontrolled sugar are several even though you are taking medicine. They are sedentary life style, what you eat, if you consume more fat or deep fried item in your diet, it is another reason, Anxiety also plays a major role and time duration between two... Read Full »
Why has the sugar level not reduced after taking Dibizid M?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has diabetes for the past 10 years. She has been on Dibizid M (twice a day- morning and night) and the sugar levels had been under control until the past few months. A few months ago her sugar levels went up and here before food reading was 220 mg/dL, while after food it was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medicine is fine. Divide her diet in six portions and decrease fat content as low as possible. Read Full »
My mother is type 2 diabetic and her level is not dropping even after using medications. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has diabetics type 2. Currently, she is using Metformin 500 mg two times a day with Glibenclamide. The problem is it is not dropping as before. Can you please help with other medications or tablets? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother needs some different medications, Glimepiride 3 mg before breakfast, Sitagliptin Metformin combination of 50/850 twice daily after meals. Decrease fats in her diet, avoid fast food. Increase physical activity if possible. Sugary things should be avoided alt... Read Full »