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For metformin extended release, the maximum doasge is 2000 grams a day provided kidney function is ok. You coul change jalra m to jalra. But in the light of hba1c creeping above 9 I would suggest you to start a long acting insulin, preferably lantus.

In pt of pcod there is increased insulin resistance ,metformin being a insulin sensitizer drug decreases the insulin resistance, it also helps in reducing wt and in ovulation. Total dose is 1500 mg taken in 2 or 3 divided doses.
Lifestyle changes for wt reduction should also be adopted.

Mr bharat, what is the dosage? it appears that the dose is not adequate, or patient is not adhering to dietary restrictions as suggested and may not be doing any exercise at all. I would like you to furnish some more details like - weight, height, level of activity, current fasting and pp sugar levels and hba1c %. With all these details please come in a private conversation, where I will be able to give specific suggestions or a prescription. In this communication we can only give general guidel...more

This is simplest Medicine and this comes in strength of 500 750 and 1000. You are getting excellent treatment with first line medicine. Gliclazide comes in 40 80 mg and is second line treatment.

There should be some reason for using any supplement. Cod liver oil is rich source of vit. D,it will add to calory intake also. Before giving cod liver oil get her serum vit D test.

Your mother s blood sugar can be better controlled, at the same time by avoiding low sugar too. You can go for private online consultation with all the past records.

Dear lybrate-user,
I am sorry to hear about your disabilities after the above knee amputation and osteoarthritis of the other knee. Weight gain in this situation is due to severe reduction in physical activity. To some extent you can compensate by exercising your arms, abdominal muslces and back muscles systematically. To control your sugars better you can try the following
if your fasting values are > 120 and pp values go above 180, reduce the quantity of carbohydrate (rice, wheat, rava...more

The delayed version releases the drug more slowly and this usually eliminates the gastrointestinal problems.

Ir is immediate release and sr is sustained release formulations. Both work well but usually sr formulations have lesser gastrointestinal side effects.

Yes, glycomet is on of the brands of the salt metformin that is used to manage diabetes. Other brands are- glyciphage, cetapin, exermet.