Glimepride 1 MG Tablet Health Feed

Usha ji, Thanks for the query.
Majority of the medications used in treating diabetes are quite safe. So you can use these without any worry. Since there is absolutely no information given about important things like fasting, PP glucose, HbA1c%, height, weight, extent of daily exercise and diet pattern, no further comment can be made. Thanks.

Hello, thanks for the query.
The glucose levels have come down because of medication plus dietary control (if that is being done) plus regular exercise (again if you are doing it). If you stop the medication the glucose levels will again shoot up. Ideally when on appropriate treatment the glucose should be as follows: fasting < 100 mg, pp 14 mg or so. Hba1c% < 6.50%. So please continue the medication as advised plus do follow diet control and regular exercise. Thanks.

Kindly continue with glimestar pm1 along with morning meal (2 pm)
after one month do fbs and ppbs.

Metformin is safest for heart patients. Calculate the dose after a trial, while taking dose and checking blood sugar.

Dr. lybrate-user for the query.
The blood glucose levels mentioned are fairly high, suggesting diabetes is uncontrolled. It is clear that present medication is not really helping, there is a need for up gradation of treatment. Ideally in a well controlled diabetesfasting should be < 100 mg, PP 160 to 180 mg in a slightly older person. HbA1c% < 7.
To help achieve better control we need to look at his dietary pattern, extent of daily physical activity (exercise) and the medication. I would...more

Hello, Thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned. It is not possible to give any opinion on your specific question. To give a clear answer I need to know the following: 1)which is the earlier brand of glimiperide + metformin combination was being used? At that time what were fasting & pp levels as well as hba1c%? 2) since when generic drugs are bing used? How often blood glucose is being checked after changing the tablets (brands or generics)? 3) has there been any change in th...more

Many diabetics have a similar problem, but the reasons might be different. To ascertain the cause of your feet swelling, meet your diabetologist.

Follow diabetes diet. It simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
U can take (moderate amount)
grapes.
Apples.
Berries.
Citrus fruits.
Pineapple.
Papaya.
U should avoid
sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someon...more

Your sugar levels are uncontrolled. And also you need to get your lipid profile done. Kindly consult privately for personalised management.

You can stop panlipase if you donot have much signs of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, which your physician might have already evaluated clinically.
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