Vildagliptin, an oral DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase-4) inhibitor drug, is used for treating type 2 diabetes. By suppressing the actions of DPP and increasing the actions of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1), it results in higher insulins levels and lowers glucose levels, especially after eating. DPP inhibitors are a new class of oral antidiabetic drugs used along with diet to reduce high blood sugar levels.
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Query: Hi, I am a 65-year-old female. My sugar level before three months was fasting 180 mg/dl, postprandial 253 mg/dl and HbA1C 8 %. After having medication, the test done a few days back showed fasting 93 mg/dl, postprandial 80 mg/dl, HbA1C 7 %, triglycerides 259 and VLDL cholesterol 51.80. Also, the bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sugar is well controlled. In fact, you need to decrease the dose of Glycomet GP 2 (Glimipiride and Metformin) to Glycomet GP 1. Major problem is that you have accelerated bloodstream pressure. Instead of Tricinod (Telmisartan, Clinidipine, Chlorthalidone), better w... Read Full »
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