Metformin Health Feed

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

Dear patient you can try homoeopathy along with conventional medication to cute the disease from roots

I would suggest you not to take any medicine during pregnancy except iron folic acid and vitamins and good diet

As you already have 3 abortions so its better if you take these medicine as you willbe under continouos monitoring to look for side effects.

Yes it is used. But it is not a permanent solution.
Better take homeopathic treatment. It can cure PCOD.

Mr. lybrate-user Thanks for the query.
Fasting 130 mg is high, however if your PP is well controlled there is no reason to worry. Please look at HbA1c%. That will give a clear idea about long term glucose control. Another important aspect is if you reduce weight, that itself will help in bringing over all glucose levels. Thanks.

Hello dear! there are different types of pcos. To know your type I need further details. Most of pcos have irregular cycles without ovulation, but rarely can have ovulation too. If there us no ovulation along with above supplements, you need tablets for egg development too in order to conceive. Also with husband's semen parameters needs to be checked.
So complete details are required to make a proper suggestion.
Take care and contact if you want to discuss further.

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

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for your query.
The drugs mentioned Glimepiride and Voglibose are different in their action.
Metformin is supposed to reduce or delay glucose absorption and hence slows down blood glucose rise after taking food. Plus it also reduces insulin resistance hence helps blood glucose control. There are other beneficial effects like helps slight weight reduction.
Glimepiride is a sulphonylurea compound, it stimulates insulin secretion by the beta cells of pancreas, t...more

Pcod is a disease where there is a hormonal imbalance. Depending on your complaints, examination, reports, and stage of life treatment differs, and it also needs more time to get yourself treated with patience. Meet gynecologist in whom you have trust as you will need to go for a long time to him/her. Overweight is very common so in case you have that reduction of weight helps tremendously.