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Can Glycomet Help Reduce Weight?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015
Question: Can glycomet help in reducing weight ? Can glycomet be taken just for losing weight or it has any side effects ?
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
not indicated for weight loss

Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Thanks for consulting us.
Glycomet is prescribed for diabetic patients to control blood sugar level. It also prescribed for poly cystic ovarian disease.

There is no direct indication for weight loss for glycomet.
It is not advised too.
For a Normal person if he takes glycomet it will further decrease sugar level in the body and leads to hypoglycemia..

Generally it is not advisable for exclusive weight loss.

Kindly get back to if there any query and clarification.

Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (3 hours later)
I had taken glycomet earlier , it was prescribed by my doctor for few months just for weight loss , I reduced some of the weight , but now the doctor said me not to take , as I have reduced weight now he wants me to reduce only through exercise , though I was doing it earlier also , but I just want to ask if I want faster results can I take it now ? Or it will cause any side effects as now my weight is not reducing further it is still
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
faster weight loss is not good for health

Detailed Answer:
Hai,
It is unusual that glycomet is prescribed directly for weight loss.
Kindly check with your physician whether the prescribed drug is for any other underlying disease or abnormality and also clarify that why your physician withdrawn the drug and advised to continue with exercise and diet.

Glycomet (metformin) got many side effects but differs with individuals reaction and long duration of intake may cause health issues.

Kindly rule out the cause for your problem. your weight is not going down inspite of being under diet and exercise etc ..,you should visit your physician to fix the problem. In many hormonal dysfunction weight gain will be there.
Proper history and physical examination with sign and symptoms and required lab investigation may help in fix your problem.

Finally, don’t believe in any oral medication will reduce your weight significantly. Your physical effort and proper food advice and yoga may help.

depends on your Body mass Index and calorie need for the day you should plan the diet with the help of your nutritionist.

Kindly get back to me for further clarification.

Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (8 hours later)
Can you send me the proper diet plan to be followed ? And please tell me what should be my ideal weight , my height is 5'3"?
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
let me explain

Detailed Answer:
Hai,

Ideal weight for your height is between 58 to 65 kg.

Diet advise:
1. Do take 3 to 4 liters of water daily. so that it will wash away unwanted materials in body. keep you hydrated.

2.you should take less calorie food like steamed brown rice,wheat and all type of vegetables and fruits adding more millet group of food in your daily routine. all type of foodstuff should be proportionately added. now a days we don't take more fiber food. fiber food should be taken to avoid many complication like high cholesterol,gall stones,blood thickening problem etc

3)Take small quantity of food in 3 to 4 serving per day.(example: 2idly/2chappathi/100g kichidi etc) . so that excess food on serve will not be converted into fat. small quantity will equalize your energy requirement.

4.Avoid taking full carbohydrate diet like rice, wheat. add mixed grains in your daily food.

5. Totally Avoid junk foods,fried items, high calorie fatty food. lessen your frequency of taking non veg food. sea foods allowed.

6.Add more leafy vegetables like spinach,gourd,cucumber,okra,carrot,beans and fruits as much in your lunch.antioxidants in fruits and vegetables will keep you ever healthy.

7.Add nuts Like almond,peanut,channa (recent studies says intake of nuts will not increase weight .

8.Diary product can allowed with limited intake.(200ml of milk per day.
tender coconut can be taken frequently.buttermilk is allowed.

9.fruit and vegetable salad are served in the evening.(to avoid the junk foods in social gathering or in office)

10.Don t take heavy food in the night.prefer steamed food. don't go bed immediately after taking food. leave at least two hours gap.

Add millet(ragi,bajra like food)multi grain food pattern will help you in reducing weight.

Hope I given you an idea. follow it and get back to me for any clarification.

Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (23 hours later)
My weight is 66 , now my inches are getting lost but weight is stable . So is it fine or should I reduce more weight ?
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
no need for further weight loss.

Detailed Answer:
Hai,

As your current weight seems to be okay.

try to maintain your weight between 60kg to 65kg will be ideal for your health as well as for your height. 2kg plus or minus may vary. don't worry for it.
Follow my above mentioned advise for maintaining good health.

Stay healthy

Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan

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Can Glycomet Help Reduce Weight?

Brief Answer: not indicated for weight loss Detailed Answer: Hai, Thanks for consulting us. Glycomet is prescribed for diabetic patients to control blood sugar level. It also prescribed for poly cystic ovarian disease. There is no direct indication for weight loss for glycomet. It is not advised too. For a Normal person if he takes glycomet it will further decrease sugar level in the body and leads to hypoglycemia.. Generally it is not advisable for exclusive weight loss. Kindly get back to if there any query and clarification. Regards Dr.S.Senthilnathan