Istamet 50 Mg/500 Mg Tablet For Type 2 Diabetes

I am type 2 diabetic from past 27 years. I did my last sugar test pp was 287. My doctor prescribed me istamet 100/1000 mg for one week. After completing my dose. Today I did sugar test. Fasting is 275 & pp is 377. Should I continue this medicine or stop taking it.

Dr. Narendra Kumar Jha 89% (64 ratings)
CCEBDM , CCGDM, CCDR, CCMTD, Master of medicine ( FM )
Diabetologist, Delhi
I am type 2 diabetic from past 27 years. I did my last sugar test pp was 287. My doctor prescribed me istamet 100/100...
Dear Lybrate user, I appreciate your concern with diabetes. Remember type diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is not curable. So the patient is supposed to be treated with medical nutritional therapy, physicial activity and medication to keep blood sugar within the controlled range. Your medication need further modification if glycemic target not achieved, for which you need to visit your diabetologist .as quite young you need a good glycemic control without any second thought. Wish you good health. God bless you.
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Sir, My Potassium level is 5.60 as per Hospital report dtd. 31st Dec 18. I am taking following Istamet (50/1000) 1-0-1 Jardiance 25 mg - half-0-0 Diamicron-xr half-0-0 Prolet-R (25.2.2) 0-0-1 Roseday 10 mg. 0-0-1 clopilet-A (150) 0-0-1 Request for your advice.

Dr. Ganesan. P.R. 92% (297 ratings)
F.D.R.C.
Diabetologist, Raipur
Continue medications, reduce the intake of potassium rich food lie, palace,methinks, banana,orange. Etc, then repeat for k+ then see.
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Hi Doctor, I am diabetic since last 4 yrs. I was prescribed for Istamet XR CP (100/1000. Once in a day before breakfast. Consuming this medicine last 2.5 yrs. Is it a good medicine? Also let me know whether it has any side effect on using long term basis.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar 92% (20239 ratings)
MBBS, CCEBDM, Diploma in Diabetology, Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Cetificate Course In Thyroid Disorders Management (CCMTD)
Endocrinologist, Dharwad
Hi Doctor, I am diabetic since last 4 yrs. I was prescribed for Istamet XR CP (100/1000. Once in a day before breakfa...
Hello, Thanks for the query. Tablet Istamet contains SItagliptin and metformin, both are very safe drugs used for treating Type 2 diabetes, People use these drugs for years together, without any problems. Both have a proven track record of safety. Thanks.
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I am 41 years old male, 68 kgs, 5’11” height. I am type 2 diabetic since last 6 months. Initially my fasting blood glucose was 280 and it has reduced to between 90 and 105. HbA1c was 13.4 in May and it came down to 6 in August. I am taking a Istamet 59/500 tablet before breakfast and dinner. Earlier my weight was 75 but due diabetes it reduced to 67 earlier this year. My concerns is that I am not able to regain weight, I want to be 75 kgs again.

Dr. S.K. Tandon 93% (53294 ratings)
M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diabetes, PGDS Sexology USA, CCMTD Thyroid, ACDMC Heart Disease, CCMH Hypertension, ECG
Sexologist, Sri Ganganagar
I am 41 years old male, 68 kgs, 5’11” height. I am type 2 diabetic since last 6 months. Initially my fasting blood gl...
As metformin reduces weight so if you want to increase weight change your drug to sufonyluria group viz glimiperide or insulin. For more contact me on line.
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Hi, I am male 40 got diabetic 2 type 3 years back I am taking istamet 50/500 twice day Now I am facing erectile dysfunction my doctor has prescribed me Tazzle 20 as wen required How much dose can I take to cure Ed Or any other tablet pl suggest me.

 Usma Ayurvedic Clinic 91% (14614 ratings)
Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Sexologist, Delhi
Hi,
I am male 40 got diabetic 2 type 3 years back I am taking istamet 50/500 twice day
Now I am facing erectile dysfu...
Do not take these medicines as they can cause so many side effects on your body later on. You do massage with clove oil twice a day. Start eating a healthy diet like green vegetables like spinach, cabbage, kale etc contribute to male enhancement. Also citrus fruits like avocado, orange, and lemon that are rich in Vitamin B9. Also, you can concern us, if you want the fast result. We provide therapies as well as ayurvedic medicines. You can contact us at We will concern and later on, we can deliver medicines.
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Hello Dr. I am aged 48 years I am an diabetic since 3 yrs, I am taking glimy2 and istamet 500 mg and my sugar level is under control, but I am suffering from premature ejaculation and my penis is not getting hard as before but I like having intercourse daily with my wife, pls suggest some suitable medicine for having a good sex life.

Dr. Rahul Gupta 93% (46318 ratings)
MD-Ayurveda, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine & Surgery (BAMS)
Sexologist, Dehradun
Hello Dr. I am aged 48 years I am an diabetic since 3 yrs, I am taking glimy2 and istamet 500 mg and my sugar level i...
Hello- Men with diabetes often have reduced testosterone levels, which can affect their ejaculation control. Diabetes also damages the blood vessels, which can affect blood flow to the penis, reduced blood flow means weaker and shorter erection. To combat diabetes and sexual weakness, you need to first control your blood sugar through proper dieting. Avoid tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption, as these conditions can cause other forms of impotence. In addition, supplement your diet with herbs that treat the underlying condition. Taking natural formulas with these herbs to boost up testosterone can be of tremendous benefit for men with type II diabetes.
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I am taking Istamet 50/500 twice daily for type 2 diabetes. Now my HbA1c is 5.9.Can I reduce the dose to once daily?

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar 92% (20239 ratings)
MBBS, CCEBDM, Diploma in Diabetology, Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Cetificate Course In Thyroid Disorders Management (CCMTD)
Endocrinologist, Dharwad
I am taking Istamet 50/500 twice daily for type 2 diabetes. Now my HbA1c is 5.9.Can I reduce the dose to once daily?
Hello, Thanks for the query. HbA1c% 5.9 is good. But equally important is to know fasting & Pp glucose levels, plus diet pattern and extent of daily exercise. Since you have very good control, there is no reason to reduce the dosage. Thanks.
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My father is suffering from diabetes this is type 2 diabetes since last 15 yrs. He has albumin problem too. This time albumin from urine is +3 n now a days his diabetes is also in not control i.e random diabetes is about 300 now a days .I want to ask this .is this diabetes tablets istamet and glizid can harm to the kidneys because he has albumin from urine too. And which is better. Insulin or high dose of these tablet? Is insulin is safe or not. His age is 54 years.

Dr. Madhav Shyam Manohar 92% (99 ratings)
BHMS, MBAHCS
Homeopath, Delhi
My father is suffering from diabetes this is type 2 diabetes since last 15 yrs. He has albumin problem too. This time...
First thing control his blood sugar, immediately contact with diabetologist, diet small amount every two hours then after albumin in urine means kidney disease develops for medicine contact on private chat Wish you good health.
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I am suffering with diabetes type 2 since 12 years inspite of medication my fasting and pp hover around 200 & 235. I'm using Glycomet gp2 500 mg, morning and evening, and in afternoon I am using Istamet 500 mg. Request alternative medicine to control the same.

Dr. Fatema Ebrahim 92% (2381 ratings)
BHMS
Homeopath, Mumbai
I am suffering with diabetes type 2 since 12 years inspite of medication my fasting and pp hover around 200 & 235.
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Take homeopathic medicine it will help u. Take alfa alfa tonic duabetic and syzygium jambolicum 1x of schwabe will help u.
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Dear Sir, My Father is patient of diabetes from past 25 years and he is well known about diet. But from pat some years in spite of medication and precaution his diabetes level being up as when he was using istamet 50/500 two times his diabetes PP level wa around 240 so he consult a diabetes specialist and he prescribed a medicine Gph-2 (Glimepiride 2 Mg and Metformin-500 dose 1-1/2 once in a day before breakfast but now after 20 days medication his pp is 375 which is two high when he consult once more and explained about this he changed the medicine and prescribed Dioglip-h ONE TIME with same composition of GPH-2.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar 91% (40820 ratings)
C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S
General Physician, Alappuzha
Dear Sir,
My Father is patient of diabetes from past 25 years and he is well known about diet. But from pat some year...
He needs insulin. CONTROLLING BLOOD SUGAR Diabetes affects all organs in the body – Eyes, kidneys, nerves, reproductive system all are affected, In fact, from toe to hair. For diabetic control, patient and doctor should be in constant touch for regular follow up and advice. The common symptoms are :-Both types of diabetes have some of the same tell-tale warning signs. Hunger and fatigue. Your body converts the food you eat into glucose that your cells use for energy. But your cells need insulin to bring the glucose in. If your body doesn't make enough or any insulin, or if your cells resist the insulin your body makes, the glucose can't get into them and you have no energy. This can make you more hungry and tired than usual. Urinating more often and being thirstier. The average person usually has to pee between four and seven times in 24 hours, but people with diabetes may go a lot more. Dry mouth and itchy skin. Because your body is using fluids to make pee, there's less moisture for other things. You could get dehydrated, and your mouth may feel dry. Dry skin can make you itchy. Blurred vision. Changing fluid levels in your body could make the lenses in your eyes swell up. They change shape and lose their ability to focus. Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. It is a difficult task to control blood sugar in the desired normal range. Whatever we eat is metabolised to sugar in the body to provide energy for our daily activities. For the absolute control, one has to monitor his / her blood sugar at regular intervals (Self-Monitoring of Blood glucose – SMBG). Though difficult, this can be done by a glucometer and keep a record. Get an idea of Fasting sugar (FBS) and 2 hours after food (PPBS), & HbA1C (inform me) and check before dinner and after every major food. The basic idea is to reduce the food intake to 1/3 of what you take now. The dictum of sugar control is diet, exercise, diet + medicine and at later stage medicine+ Insulin will be needed. There are different diet plans of varying calories for each person depending on his activity & life style. For diabetes, hypertension (high BP) and many long-term illness control there is the need for regular advice and follow up. Just one time consultation or advice is not enough to guide a diabetic in scientifically & medically correct manner. For giving you regular follow up you ask me with all details like your daily eating pattern and medicines you take. I assure you a proper guidance. If you keep in touch personally. Diet Plan For Diabetes FOOD ITEMAmountPROTEIN (gm)CALORIE (Kcal) EARLY MORNING Fenugreek seeds with 1 cup of water--- Tea (without sugar)1 cup435 Marie Biscuits2156 Breakfast Stuffed methi/palak /lauki paratha2 small7200 Curd50 gm (1 cup)330 OR Egg white / Paneer Bhurji1 medium bowl6130 Plain roti (no oil) 2 small3150 OR Vegetable poha/upama/oats/daliya1 soup bowl4.5230 MID MORNING Apple /guava/orange1-40 LUNCH Salad (10 mins before lunch)1 Medium bowl130 Capsicum + gobhi veg1 medium bowl185 Dal1 soup bowl6130 Phulka (no ghee)26175 EVENING Milk / green tea / herbal tea / lemon water1 cup235 Roasted chana + Muri1 cup585 DINNER Salad (10 mins before dinner)Phulka (no ghee24.5150 Lauki veg1 cup285 Curd1 cup330 LATE NIGHT Skim Milk (no sugar)1 glass4120 Total-49.51286.
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