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Sir my spot urine test. Microalbumin <5.00 creatinine 63.29 .microalbumin creatinine ratio is <30 mg/g cream. Can I take metformin 500 sr for controlling morning hyperglycemia? I am on teneligliptin 20 mg, repace 50 ,novastat 5 mg. 48 years old. Diabetic for 10 years. Weight 58 kg.
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Yes. Go ahead. Upto 2 gm per day you can safely take a day. For more consult diabetologist.
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Hello, Thanks for the query. I have seen the details given. To calculate eGFR I need to know serum creatinine value. If you have that please inform the same. Because if eGFR is lower than 45 ml/Minute metformin is not recommended. Thanks.
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Yes,but if your blood sugar is not controlled with diet and exercise and metformin is suggested by a qualified doctor .
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