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Respected sir, in recent blood test 31/5/2020) my hba1c 6.1.lipid and kidney profile is normal. Serum creatinine 0.86.microalbumin creatinine ratio 0.079.fbs 124 pps 133 .my doctor has suggested to take pioz 15. Can I take pioglitazone as it has many safety concerns. Moreover I am a diabetic for 11 years. Can I take pioglitazone for long. On moderate diet. 40 minutes brisk walk plus yoga. Night food only three chappatis. Please give your good advice and suggestion.
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If you are taking any medicines for diabetes the n continue them and if not on medicines then no need to take pioglitazone. Continue diet control, exercise ,yoga and monitor blood sugar regularly.
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Your diabetic profile looks good. Since you are a long term diabetic and on pioglitazone for long period, you can be given equally good drug with less of side effects.
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