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Sir, My mother aged 58 and have diabetes and Joint pain in both the legs.(Glucose level - 150 maintained & No history of CVD) She never take rest in home and will work through out the day. She feels that working makes her active. For Diabetes She is taking (Metformin SR500 - BID and Gliclazide 40 Mg - OD). Sir, here my question is "Can I give her COD LIVER OIL Capsules as supplementary drug (for improvement in symptoms) and if yes, please tell me what will be the dosage.
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You can give cod liver oil cap daily one, but she should follow strict Diabetic diet and regular physical activity with meditation will help to improve her comfortablility. Concentrate on this. All the best.
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There should be some reason for using any supplement. Cod liver oil is rich source of vit. D,it will add to calory intake also. Before giving cod liver oil get her serum vit D test.
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