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I am 56 old. Diabetic and hypertensive. Since 2 yrs. I am on teneligliptin +metformin 20/500, and telmikind H. FBS is 150 and PPBS is 170. I need to take another hypoglycemic? Kindly answer. I got severe joint pains when put on sulfonylurea.
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Yes increase dose of metformin to 1000 mg.
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It is better you get a test called as Hba1c done. It will give an idea of the average sugar level in your body over past 3 months. It will help to decide whether you need a dose increment/change of medicines.
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