Istamet Xr Cp Tablet Health Feed

Hello, thanks for the query.
From the details given I understand that you are on gluconorm 4 mg (how many times day?), plus metformin 1000 mg is once plus what is that "under 5 mg tablet? Fasting glucose 200 mg is definitely very high.
Another important aspect is your excess weight. With a bmi of 37.5 kgs/sq meter (normal < 23 kgs/sq meter) you have over 34 kgs extra. That itslef is an invitation for uncontrolled blood glucose. It is better if you come with clear details and current fast...more

Hello

You are Diabetic and taking Janumet twice daily,

can i know exact duration of diabetes and your last report of FBS, PPBS and HBA1c, please revert with the same

Thanks

Dr Joozer Rangwala

Dear to decrease your weight you have to do work out daily. Try the remedies below they can help u.
1. Mix three teaspoons of lemon juice, one teaspoon of honey, and one-half teaspoon of black pepper powder in one glass of water.
2. Drink it in the morning on an empty stomach.
3. Do this daily for at least three months.
4. Drink mint tea or make a paste of green mint with some simple spices and eat during meals.
5. Eat vegetables such as bitter gourd and drumsticks to control...more

No you should not take this. There are other ways to reduce weight. Follow this 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Don't overeat 3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should eat whatever your mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is your traditional food...more

Discuss woth your doctor who will add some other medicine with different mechanism to controll your blood sugar.

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
The information is very inadequate. Please give following details: fasting, PP glucose levels, HbA1c5, creatinine and urea levels. I need to look at his e GFR as he is of 85 years. Then only I will be able to advise. Thanks.

You can discuss with your doc to start dual drug therapy.
Metformin alone won't help in bring sugar level down. If you need any help from me then for detailed treatment consult privately.

Yes. I do not recommend metformin more than 1500mg in a day. Kindly consult further with your recent bsl reports.

It needs further control. Get both f/pp blood sugar and hba1c
1. No alcohol
2. Reduce body wt
3. No smoking/ tobacco
4. Diet - no ghee/ butter, have mix of vegetable oils - mustard, til, ground nut, olive oil, have more green vegetables and fruits, have whole grain atta, no fried. Fast. Spicy / processed/ junk food. Less sugar, potato, rice
5.30 mts brisk walk daily 6. Deep breathing exercise for 10 mts daily
7. Meditation daily for 10 mts. 6-8 hrs of sleep at night
8...more

Please visit her doctor for an overall assessment of her current health and then decide suitable treatment. Regular monitoring and follow up with your doctor will ensure better compliance and thereby improvment of the health. Read as much about Diabetes and it's home management and empower your mother to take good care of herself.