Gp 2 MG Tablet Health Feed

Dear lybrate-user as I can see your blood sugars are very much under control as per your recent reports, I suggest you to watch for low blood sugars symptoms (hypoglycemia). Till then you can continue the same regime #besafe.

You are taking very very very high dose of medicine. And it will not have any effect. Blood sugar medicine are scientifically treated.

Mr. lybrate-user,
Your fasting & pp glucose levels are very high. Which means that there is no proper glucose control. There is a need to upgrade current treatment plus give a closer look at diet pattern and exercise and weight control. So please consult your local doctor and get the treatment upgraded. Or if you want online help, please come in a private conversation with following details: fasting, pp (current) levels, hba1c%, present diet pattern weight, height and extent of daily exercis...more

Pioglitazone in a dose of 7. 5 mg is safe and yes it can be changed to other drugs as well. Kindly consult privately for proper personalised management.
Dr surbhi agrawal
Consultant physician and diabetologist

Mr. lybrate-user, Thaks for the query.
It is good to know that blood glucose level is well in control. As regards numbness and heaviness in right hand, it could be due to (peripheral neuropathy, which does develop once diabetes goes on for a long period (over months to years). This happens even when glucose control is very good. I am sure you are aware good control means maintaining FBG < 100 mg & PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c% <6.8
Most important is to achieve very strict glucose control plu...more

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
The dosage of various medicines for glucose control can be adjusted on the basis of patients needs, doctor's advise and also based on dietary intake. Usually Glimepiride is either given once a day or twice in some cases. Metformin can be given 3 times a day again depending upon the need. Voglibose is usually recommended with each meal, that is three times a day. As it is mainly for reducing post food glucose rise. Thanks.

To keep your blood sugar levels normal along with your medicines a proper diet plan and daily walking will help to achieve normal levels.

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where there is deficiency of thyroxine hormone leading to sluggishness,
tired feeling, weight increase, slow heart beats, intolerance to cold, swelling of legs, feet and
face, difficulty in concentrating and at times in speech. Treatment for hypothyroidism is
giving thyroxine tablets. And dose are according to level of thyroid for life time.

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Yes you can do it, but with strict monitoring, u please contact me back on private questions for further guidance - it requires follow up.

Both these are best taken after meals as that doesn't cause gastritis and you can prevent aide effects of these medicines.
The medicines anyway work after few hours. All the best.