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Hello, Thanks for the query.
Glyciphage 1 g and 500 mg both are containing only metformin. I don't understand why two tablets of the drug are used. There is no mention of her fasting and PP glucose levels as well as HbA1c%. Please come back with all these details. Thanks.

There are several means to gain control over your diabetes. Few of them as below: 1. Eating at regular intervals 2. Avoiding foods high in processed and invisible sugar 3. Good sleep hygiene 4. Consistent workouts to be able to give you specific guidelines,

Hi lybrate-user, you have not mentioned your glycemic status with twice daily dose of metformin. Check your tsh level and 25 (oh) vitamin d level. Consult your physician / diabetologist for further management.

Glyciphage containd metformin.
Metformin is a widely prescribed drug for treating type 2 diabetes. Metformin is often the first medication that will be prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes.
Metformin helps to lower blood glucose levels by reducing the amount of glucose produced and released by the liver, and by increasing insulin sensitivity.
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Hello, Thanks for the query.
Yes both the tablets can be taken together. There is no interaction between these medicines. Thanks.

Hi dear
as you are having impaired GTT, your treating doctor has started you on metformin extended release salt which is quite safe in pregnancy and for baby as well
take care.

Your blood sugar is high despite medicine.yu may have to take insulin or take combination of drugs to control diabetes. Consult diabetologist with blood report

Mr. lybrate-user Thanks for the query.
Your glucose levels are normal. I really do not see the reason for prescription of metformin. Following are the criteria for diagnosing diabetes & related conditions: 1)Normal: FBG: 70 to 100 mg (earlier 110 mg), PP < 140 mg & HbA1c% <5.7%
2) Pre-diabeteic: FBG:101 to 125 mg, PP 141 to 199 mg & HbA1c% 5.7 to 6.4%
3) Diabetes: FBG 126 mg and above, PP 200 mg and above & HbA1c% 6.5 5 and above. I hope things are clear to you. Thanks.

Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
I have seen the given details. With hba1c% 6.8 % you are having diabetes. Pre-diabetic condition is considered when hba1c% is between 5.9 to 6.4%.hba1c% > 6.5% is diabetes.
Since you are on metformin 1000 mg twice a day, there is a possibility of getting its side-effects like repeated loos motions and other gastrointestinal symptoms also.
In the information there is no mention of your age, fasting and pp glucose levels also. Thanks.

Yes sir you can take this substitute. It will not be an issue. Take same dose whatever you were taking.