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May I stop taking medicine if my diabetic is completely control? Ia m taking gemer .5 with neurobion fort daily and I had gone through hba1c and it is under 5. And when ever I am checking with glucose meter also it is showing normal. I do not understand if I continue medicine or not. Please advise.
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It is better to not stop the medicine completely but to reduce the dose/ change the medicine gradually. At an Hba1c of less than 5, gemer 0.5 is not advisable as it can lead to less than normal sugar levels. you can speak with your doctor regarding change of medicines.
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