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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.

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

Hello, thanks for the query.
Both the products are same. The er refers to extended release, which means the drug is released slowly over 12 hours in the gut. That helps maintain a longer therapeutic level. It is beneficial more so if a person has any side effects like gastrointestinal disturbances if plain metformin is taken. Both are fine. Thanks.

Yes ofcourse do not get confuse ,why are you waiting ,check your pregnancy test if it is positive then consult to your Dr. They will change the medicine and add the new medicine.

Pioglitazone in a dose of 7. 5 mg is safe and yes it can be changed to other drugs as well. Kindly consult privately for proper personalised management.
Dr surbhi agrawal
Consultant physician and diabetologist

For your hair problem, which may be due to pcos as commonly seen, you are diabetic also, if interested for hair care treatment will be advised, let us know.

Dear lybrate-user,
I note that you are mildly over weight (by about 5-7 kg) focus on a low carbohydrate high protein diet and monitor sugars at home with glucometer. Walk for about 5-6 km per day and reduce weight to about 70 kg you will find that sugar control gets better
regards,

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Hello, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details given. Glycomet 1gm contains only metformin 1000 mg and the other tablet contains glimiperide 1 mg with 1000 mg of metformin. So the second tablet is much stronger in action and should be able to give a better glucose reduction. I am a bit surprised that with a better combination your glucose level has increased. So I feel there is a need to look at overall treatment including following details: fasting, pp glucose levels, hba1c%, dietary ...more

For a diabetic it is best advised to have a diet planned as per the sugar levels, lifestyle and history.
Also weakness could be due to over restriction of foods. Diabetes is like a state of starvation for the body. It is not about restrictions but about a balanced intake of all foods.
Though you can follow some guidelines -
have small frequent meals.
Do not fast for more than 2-3 hours.
Avoid a very heavy meal at one time.
Avoid fruit juices, aerated drinks or sugarcane j...more