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Is Replacing Glycomet SR With Janumet Safe?
Question: i WAS prescribed Glycomet SR to control my sugar levels which is 170 on fasting & 140 post meal.Then I was told to rteplace the same by Janumet 500 mg & was also told it is one & same.Is this right
Brief Answer:
in janumet sitagliptin is present.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend, greetings from HCM, I understand your concern.
Janumet contains sitagliptin and metformin which has better blood sugar control than metformin alone. You continue taking tablets in addition you need lifestyle changes. Take more of green leafy vegetables, fruits, oats, nuts, which helps you to maintain your glucose level.
Get your HbA1c, microalbuminuria done after 2 months. You need to exercise and keep yourself away from stress .
Take care and do feel free to contact us .
Thank you.
in janumet sitagliptin is present.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend, greetings from HCM, I understand your concern.
Janumet contains sitagliptin and metformin which has better blood sugar control than metformin alone. You continue taking tablets in addition you need lifestyle changes. Take more of green leafy vegetables, fruits, oats, nuts, which helps you to maintain your glucose level.
Get your HbA1c, microalbuminuria done after 2 months. You need to exercise and keep yourself away from stress .
Take care and do feel free to contact us .
Thank you.
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
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