Mefomin 1000 MG Tablet SR Health Feed

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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Hello lybrate-user I read your concern and happy to help you.
Apriglim is also consist glimepride. Apriglim is just brand name. Carbophage is metformin So you are taking same medicine but with different names Only concern about your dosage and your glycemic control (Blood sugar status)
If your blood sugar is well controlled and your HbA1c is well controlled then no issue, you can continue these medicine
If your sugar is not controlled then you have to consult
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The medicine you are taking contains metformin which helps in reducing insulin resistance, but does not really help in reducing excess facial hair growth. You need to consult your dermatologist again regarding this. Laser hair removal is the only solution for permanently reducing hair growth in case of PCOS.

Hello
Your last test was in normal range pls check intermittently for precautions, if it will within normal then no need of medicines. Just do regular exercise, maintain food timing ,good sleep 8hrs in night,avoid excess sugar in food, then no need of any medicine in future.

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.

You should continue medicine.It will keep your diabetes under control along with multiple benefits .Medicine which you are taking is anti obesity,anti cancer,anti aging,anti athrogenic,Moreover drug is being used now a days to prevent diabetes.If you continue drug , you will postpone traditional drugs.

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
First and foremost is to achieve a strict blood glucose control with FBG <100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c% <6.8. When that is achieved, with proper diet and exercise you can build a good physique, plus remain quite fit. That will help in postponing the long term complications of diabetes or prevent them.
As regards the diet chart or diet required has to be based on your weigh (ideal weight), present dietary habits and the need for either weight re...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.