Glucoryl 1 MG Tablet Health Feed

Mr. Lybrate-user, the tablet mentioned has 4 mg of glimiperide and 1000 mg metformin. This is a high dose particularly if some one is starting the treatment. Plus dose is also dependent on blood sugar levels both fasting and pp. Plus hba1c%. So I need to know that before guiding regarding whether to take that tablet or not. Thanks.

Mr. Lybrate-user, if one has well controlled diabetes then fasting sugar should be closer to 100mg and pp should be 150 to 160 mg/100 ml and hba1c% <7. If you have maintained these readings consistently then diabetes is in control. With that one is able to prevent or postpone the long term complications of diabetes, which are very serious. You have not given all the details to give any suggestions. Plus there is no mention about fasting, pp sugar levels, hba1c%, dietary pattern and extent of dai...more

Take plain glimepiride 1 mg before breakfast. Take metformin 500 mg twice daile, before breakfast & dinner. Repeat fbs & ppbs after 2 weeks. Take small quantities of food every 3-4 hours during day. Never starve. If you exercise, do so only after taking light food.

Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
I have seen the query. The information is not enough to give any specific suggestion. I need to know following details :exact fasting, pp glucose, hba1c%, dietary pattern, extent of exercises being done daily, lipid profile, bp readings, serum creatinine and urea. Without all the details, it is not possible to give any specific suggestions.
So please do come back with all the necessary information that I have mentioned. It is better if you come bac...more

Its not very safe for lactating mother, better to take ayurvedic drug like hyponid from charak pharma.

Dear lybrate-user, I understand your concern for your mother's health. First of all I'm not suggesting insulin for your mother but please understand that insulin isn't our enemy! It is the most time tested medical molecule in market for last hundred years and it has save millions of people from premature deaths due to diabetes. Having said that a doctor can help you by titrating all existing oral drugs as well as adding new molecules in treatment can help your mom achieve better blood sugar leve...more

Hi Sir,
The 2 medicines are different and mode of action is also different.
They do their action best when taken together.

For a diabetic it is best advised to have a diet planned as per the sugar levels, lifestyle and history.
Though you can follow some guidelines -
have small frequent meals.
Do not fast for more than 2-3 hours.
Avoid a very heavy meal at one time.
Avoid fruit juices, aerated drinks or sugarcane juice, honey, jaggery or sugar.
Fruits should be had as a mid meal.
Avoid junk foods.
Alcohol can cause dehydration and imbalance in sugar levels.
Exercise and stay activ...more

Diabetes is not controlled > the aim should be bring hba1c to,< 7. Check your recent fbs, 2hr ppbs and hba1c and sinorm me / you take onglyza 5 mg at noon or in the morning and take glyciphage 1 gm at night and inform. Best control can be got by starting insulin.

At present your sugar level is sllghtly on the higher side. After medicatin. Idealy you should try to maintain at the level fastinf 80-90. And pp below 130-140. Maintain your wt. And consult your treating physician to regularie the medicinal doses. Dont self medicate.