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As she is 60 years old, she need to be evaluated very carefully. You should visit a diabetologist or a endocrinologist nearest at earliest, as breathing difficulties is not normal. Her cholesterol level as well as ecg or echo to be done yo evaluate her heart. And blood investigation for her blood sugar levels. And definitely treatment need to be changed.

Along with medicines follow diabetes diet which simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
U can take (moderate amount)
grapes.
Apples.
Berries.
Citrus fruits.
Papaya.
U should avoid
sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice fo...more

Diabetes is a progressive disease. The oral drugs work as long as the body is producing it’s own adequate insulin. The drugs which he is currently taking stimulates insulin making cells to produce more insulin thus controlling sugars, but with time the insulin making cells don’t make enough insulin to control the metabolic needs thus the sugar levels goes up. So at this point one would ideally need insulin.
You have not mentioned his current hba1c and kft. If he is reluctant for insulin....more

Dear Mr. lybrate-user, I note that your blood sugar after breakfast is quite high. You have not mentioned your height or weight. If you are overweight (weight in kg more than height in cm minus 100) then you will have tobe very strict with diet, avoid carbohydrates as much as possibel and take more proteins and vegetables. If you also walk for 1 hour per day you can reuce about 1 mg weight per month. If youbring your weight down ot ideal body weight then your sugars may remain under control with...more

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.

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.

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.

If you are suffering with prolonged constipation, gas,pain in nerves problem, perhaps these are the sings of kidney stones. Treatment like sound waves to break up your stones, parathyroid gland surgery, laser etc. Are very effective. Seek proper consultation and prescription before go for any medication.

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

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.