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Asked for male, 36 years old from Kochi
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
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Hello, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details given. However, there is only mention of medication being taken. That does not give any idea about how is the actual glucose control, because there is no information on fasting, pp glucose, hba1c%, dietary pattern, lipid profile, extent of daily exercise and bp readings. As regards changing a brand of metformin hardly matters. Unless above information is provided I am unable to comment or give any suggestions.
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Gynaecologist•Delhi
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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.
Asked for female, 27 years old from Bahraich
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Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad
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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
From the given information it is clear that she is already on very high dose of Glimepiride 4 X 2 tabs. Usually there is no benefit in giving such a high dose of glimepiride. Plus she is on Vildagliptin also. It is essential to bring blood glucose level to: FBG <100 mg & PP 150 to 170 mg & HbA1c%<6.8, in order to prevent long term complications of diabetes. Therefore, it is necessary to use Insulin injection like Glargine once a day along with the oral...more
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Diabetologist•Marigaon
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According to the treatment you are getting, I can see the effort of your doctor. I think you should consider taking insulin atleast for one time in a day to control it along with your medication. As you have hba1c of 10.8, it's good for your health to start insulin atleast once daily. Pls consult to your doctor about it or you can consult me online m.
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Asked for female, 34 years old from Panipat
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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad
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The timings would be mentioned in the prescription paper given by the doctor. You can also talk to the doctor if there is any confusion. Since there are no specific timings, the doctor can make changes according to the response of the body and the lifestyle of the patient.
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MBBS, Fellowship in Diabetes, PGDM Repro...read more

Diabetologist•Thane
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The delayed version releases the drug more slowly and this usually eliminates the gastrointestinal problems.
Asked for female, 25 years old from Meerut
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Diabetologist•Thane
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Ir is immediate release and sr is sustained release formulations. Both work well but usually sr formulations have lesser gastrointestinal side effects.
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MBBS,MD(medicine), DM - Endocrinology

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